RIV 1329

Clancy Lowered The Boom

Lawrence Johnstone

Sides Face, Grand Square
Now, Clancy was a peaceful man, if you know what I mean.
The cops picked up the pieces after Clancy left the scene.
He never looked for trouble, that's a fact you can assume.
But nevertheless, when trouble would press, Clancy lowered the boom!
Girls/Boys Star Left now, one time around
Swing the one you left and then you Promenade the ring
Oh, that Clancy...oh, that Clancy
Whenever they got his Irish up, Clancy lowered the boom!

O'Houlihan delivered ice to Mrs. Clancy's flat.
He'd always linger for a while to talk of this and that.
One day he kissed her just as Clancy walked into the room.
Before you could say the time of the day, Clancy lowered the boom!

The neighbors all turned out for Kate O'Grady's wedding night.
Mc Dougall said "Let's have some fun! I think I'll start a fight!
He wrecked the hall and kissed the bride, and pulverized the groom.
Before you could pat the top of your hat, Clancy lowered the boom!

Heads/Sides Pass Thru and Separate, go 'round just One
Squeeze in and make a Line, go Forward, come on Back there son
Star Thru, just the Centers Pass Thru
Square Thru TWO...Bend The Line
Square Thru Three now, three quarters 'round now
Swing that Corner Lady there and Promenade the square
Oh, that Clancy...oh, that Clancy
Whenever they got his Irish up, Clancy lowered the boom!

Whenever they got his Irish up, Clancy lowered the boom,
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!
(Total of 9 booms)

O'Leary was a fightin' man, they all knew he was tough.
He strutted 'round the neighborhood, a-shootin' off his guff.
He picked a fight with Clancy, then and there he sealed his doom!
Before you could shout "O'Leary, Look out!" Clancy Lowered the Boom!

Mulrooney walked into the bar and ordered up a round.
He left his drink to telephone, and Clancy drank it down.
Mulrooney said "Who drunk me drink? I'll lay him in his tomb!
As quick as a wink, before you could think, Clancy Lowered the Boom!

Now, Clancy left the barbershop with tonic on his hair.
He walked into the poolroom and he met O'Riley there.
O'Riley said "For goodness sake, now do I smell perfume?
Before you could stack your cue in the rack, Clancy Lowered the Boom!