Let Ramensky Go

Intro There was a lad in Glesga town, Ramensky was his name Johnny didnae know it then but he was set for fame He did a wee bit job or two, he blew them open wide But they caught him and they tried him and they bunged him right inside Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go And when they let him out he said he'd do his best but then He yielded tae temptation and they bunged him in again Now Johnny made the headlines, entertained the boys below When he climbed up tae the prison roof and gave a one-man show Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go But when the war was raging the brass-hats had a plan Tae purloin some information, but they couldnae find a man So they nobbled John in prison, asked if he would take a chance Then they dropped him in a parachute beyond the coast of France Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go Then Johnny was a hero, they shook him by the hand For stealing secret documents frae the German High Command So Johnny was rewarded for the job he did sae well They granted him a pardon frae the prison and the cell Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go But Johnny was in error when he tried his hand once more For they caught him at a blastin', and it wasnae worth the score The jury pled for mercy, but the judge's voice was heard Ten years without remission, and that's my final word Ten years, my lord, that's far too long, wee Johnny cried in vain For if you send me up for ten I'll never come out again Oh give me another chance, my lord, I'm tellin' you no lie But if you send me up for ten I'll sicken and I'll die Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go Now Peterhead's a fortress, its walls are thick and stout But it couldnae hold wee Johnny when he felt like walking out Five times he took a powder, he left them in a fix And every day they sweat and pray in case he makes it six Alley-ee alley-ay alley-oo alley-oh Open up your prison gates And let Ramensky go