Helicopter Song

Chorus

And its up like a bird and its over the city

3 men are missin' I heard a warder cry

It must have been a bird that flew into the prison

Or one of these new ministers says

The warder in the joy

Early one mornin' as the branchmen were sleepin'

A little helicopter it flew across the sky

And down into the yard where some prisoners were walkin'

Get ready for inspection said

The warder in the joy

Chorus

Over in the Dáil they were drinkin' gin and brandy

The minister for justice was soakin' up the sun

When along came the news that some prisoners were escapin'

I think its 3 of the provos said

The warder in the joy.

Chorus

We'll search every home search every nook and cranny

Let no man rest until these men are found

For this cannot happen to a law and order government

I think you'll never find them said

The warder in the joy

Chorus