Discover the story of the song > Sally MacLennane – The Pogues

The protagonist tells the story of Jimmy, a harmonica player at his local pub who brings joy to those around him. But Jimmy is unhappy with the world and leaves to find a better place. The protagonist sings of returning to the pub and Sally MacLennane, but when Jimmy eventually comes back, he finds his friends have passed away and drinks himself to death. The protagonist must leave again, but hopes to someday return to the pub and Sally MacLennane.