Lyrics

[Chorus] He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with a decent man." But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan [Verse 1] As I went down to the Hiring Fair in a place they call the Strand Twas there I hired for seven long years with Grady of Stravan And before I went and hired with him, he was very nice to me He promised me eggs and bacon, and he then shook hands with me [Chorus] Saying "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with a decent man." But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan [Verse 2] When I went up to my bed that night, I let out an awful bawl For the fleas they made a fierce attack, and I got no sleep at all When I came down for my breakfast, what do you think I see But a dozen squawling children saying "Is there anything there for me?" [Chorus] He said, "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with a decent man." But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan [Verse 3] I worked on Grady's farm til I looked an awful sight My bones were pushing through my skin, for I worked from morn til night One day, I died and passed away, and Grady gave a grin Saying "He'll make good fertilizer, and there's plenty more like him." [Chorus] Saying "You're welcome with me, Johnny. And you're with a decent man." But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan