I've travelled round these islands, from shore to shining shore I've met so many heroes from the team that I adore I followed Glasgow Celtic, from Lisbon to Aberdeen But I always remember Johnny Doyle in the Green. He came from Ayr United, to join his favourite team To play for Glasgow Celtic, would fulfill his dream Around about St. Patrick's Day, signed by Big Jock Stein He played only for the jersey, Johnny Doyle in the Green. (chorus) And Johnny Doyle told me, not long before he died He said I love my Glasgow Celtic Because I'm just a Celtic boy. In Europe 1980, we all know what Johnny did He capped a great performance, against Real Madrid He rose with two defenders, to win the ball so clean With Sabido and Camacho, was John Doyle in the Green. chorus So in your prayers remember, a gallant Celtic son His young life cut so cruelly, in 1981 The nineteenth of October, turned a gray and rainy day And then I heard John Doyle, had sadly passed away.