Was down by Brannigan's Corner one morning I did stray
I met a fair old rebel and do me he did say
We have orders from the captain to assemble at Drumbar
But how are we to get there without a motor car
Oh Barney dear be of good cheer I'll tell you what we'll do
The Specials they are plentiful but the IRA are few
We'll send a word to Johnston to meet us at Drumbar
And we'll give the boys a bloody good ride in Johnston's motor car
When Doctor Johnston heard the news he soon put on his shoes
He said this is an urgent case there is no time to lose
He then put on his pastor hat and on his breast a star
You could hear the din all through Glenfin of Johnston's motor car
But when he got to the railway bridge the rebels he saw there
Old Johnston knew the game was up as at him they did stare
He says I have a permit to travel near and far
You can stick your permit up your nose we want your motor car
They got that car in motion and filled it to the brim
With guns and bayonets shining that made old Johnston grin
And Barney hoisted a Sinn Féin flag that fluttered like a star
And we gave three cheers for the Volunteers and Johnston's motor car