Jimmy Johnstone Tribute RIP Wee Jinky (lyrics)

If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
I would walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again
rip Jimmy
Performed by Charlie & The Bhoys
LORD OF THE WING
He was Born in Viewpark 1944
The Celts were soon knocking upon his door
He became the one the fans adore
He had every defender on the floor
And he loved the Celtic with all his heart and soul
He came from School with his flame red hair
A Celt through and through with out a care
When he was on the ball the fans would stare
At his skill and cheek and his natural flare
And he loved the Celtic with all his heart and soul
(Chorus)
I would sing, wee Jimmy Johnstone on the wing
Jimmy Jimmy Johnstone on the ball, in our hearts he was best of all
I would sing, wee Jimmy Johnstone lord of the wing
Jimmy Jimmy Johnstone we'll not forget, hey Jimmy will we see your likes again.
It was the month of March 1963
When he played his first game for his favourite team
He was proud to wear the hoops of green
He was the greatest Celt there's ever been
He said I love the Celtic with all my heart and soul
chorus
He drove Jock mad with banter and crack,
He never would defend always attack
He would beat his man he had the knack
Bravery was an actual fact
He said I love the Celtic with all my heart and soul
chorus

[@Garngad_bhoy]

Jinky was the Messi back in the day there's no words left to describe just how good the wee man was out of all his achievements with the Celts his crowning glory must've been in the Santiago Bernabue in the Alfredo Di Stefano testimonial when 120,000 Real Madrid supporters ole'd Jinky every time he was on the ball not bad for a wee guy from Veiwpark it was only right Jimmy Johnstone was voted the greatest ever Glasgow Celtic player oh we have had many a hero wear the hoops but Jinky was just that little bit special how many defenders did he put on their backside he was kicked black & blue then still come back for more his bravery was unquestionable & for such a small guy he scored a few headed goals for Glasgow's green and white the day the news came through Jimmy had passed away i & many other bhoys & girls cried because we had lost 1 of our very own although he will always live in our hearts ...RIP to the greatest ever celt YNWA HH

[@lking8263]

Love this song. The melody sounds very much like 'Travelin' Soldier'.

[@leannerush9439]

L King rember jime he had canser lad

[@stephenross6781]

Pure celtic man.h h. Rip.

[@rosaliehagart1888]

Bless you Jinky

[@leannerush9439]

rember jime wee all rember jime he was a leafeingd