Didn't want the dole money in his hand

So he formed a chaos band

He didn't depend on anyone

He wanted to have some fun



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Johnny took a chance that's what he said

Nobody Listened and now he's dead

He didn't want no boring job

Or to become part of the mob

He didn't rely on anyone

and so became a kid on the run

He was the one who led the crowd

The law said his voice was too loud

They're determined to make him pay

And later that night he passed away