The Bhoy Who Loved the Green and White

Our Lord, he waits at heaven’s gate

With Brother Walfrid by his side,

For Tommy Burns, a legend, travels

From the Gallowgate to Paradise .

The memories will last forever,

His passion will never stray,

For Tommy Burns will be remembered

For his football and his faith.

How he loved the Celtic

Shone forth from his heart,

For when he wore that famous jersey,

His dreams came true at Celtic Park .

Jimmy Johnstone and Johnny Doyle

Both stand on heaven’s pitch.

As they await the arrival of Tommy Burns,

Who will enter heaven in a Celtic strip.

There, the angels will praise his name

For they will remember him of the days,

For when Tommy Burns wore a Celtic jersey

He played football, the Celtic Way .

Now God has welcomed Tommy Burns

Who will shine in heaven's light,

As we say goodbye, we will never forget

The Bhoy who loved the green and white.

Daniel McDonagh