Brother's in Mick Mob
Taking them cush jobs
Didnt suspect they would
Kill Joey Doyle
Tending my pidgeons
Who were killed by some kids in
The tenements ringing the docks
Where we toil

Wasting my days away i
In Joe Palookaville
Searching for a way
Not to be deaf and dumb
Some people claim that
John Friendly's to blame
But I know ...
My big brother's the bum

Dont know the reason
Truth telling is treason
There's nothing to do
But remain D&D
My new girl is Edie
A Catholic sweetie
How long it lasts I just cant foresee

Wasting away again in Joe Palookavile
Searching for a small measure of pride
Some people claim that
Johnny Friendly's to blame
But I know ..
John the Gent is the guy

I was set for a big night
Took a dive in a prize fight
Lost my cred had to leave the fight game
Now I'm just a dead ender
Could-a been a contender
That louse of a brother's
The one I do blame

Wasting away again in Joe Palookaville
Searching for a small measure of class
Some people claim it's
My manager's to blame
But I know ...
That Rod Steiger's the ass