Leaving Belfast town lyrics

I lived my life in Belfast town, and oft times I've asked why

That evil men and orders were allowed to bleed us dry

I was born in a dirty tenement in a district falling down

And I tell you, John, it won't be long till I leave Belfast town

Belfast's a northern city where decent men are few

Where drums and flags have hid the eyes of working men, it's true

Where democracy means hypocracy, and corruption does abound

Oh, I tell you John, it won't be long till I leave Belfast town

Oh, now tell me John, you've been and gone all round this world to see

And have you found a country where a poor man might be free?

Where there are no greedy landlords, or forces of the crown

Oh, tell me John, and I'll be gone far from old Belfast town

They have the minds with poison, and I fear it is too late

To wash these walls for ever of the words that speak of hate

All freedom has been banished and honest men put down

And I tell you John, it won't be long till I leave Belfast town

There's barricades and burning now, and soldiers walk the street

There's C.S. gas from England that the hungry kids can eat

Our town's an old sand castle, and the waves begin to pound

And I tell you John, it won't be long till I leave Belfast town