Johnny Peckanen – Da Yoopers – letras

His name is johnny peckanenHe was hatched up in ahmeekWorked the white pine copper mineSeven days a weekWhen copper took a nose diveHe got his walking papersHad to sell the family farmJust to try to make ‘erChorus:He’s yoopanese, yoopanese,A very special breedDago, fin, cousin jack,German, french and swedeHe grew up with the maki boysIn bumble town locationHe dug the ore and cut the treesThat built this mighty nationHe moved down to milwaukee,No call backs from the mineThey were hiring at this factorySo he went and stood in lineThe boss said, “hay, we’re you from?”Johnny said, “yooperland usa »The boss said, “go get your bucket yooper! » »you start to work today!” »i’ve always hired yoopers, » »we get along so well » »they’re honest and dependable, » »and always work like hell » »they know the value of a dime, » »and don’t expect nothing free » »you know any other yoopers, » »tell ‘em they can work for me! »Chorus:We’re yoopanese, yoopanese,A very special breedDago, fin, cousin jack,German, french and swedeWe grew up with the maki boysIn bumble town locationWe dug the ore and cut the treesThat built this mighty nationHe started up a family,Moved back to yooperlandGot a job at houghton techSweeping up the sandHe said, “living in the ole’ up » »is the life for me”Chorus:I’m yoopanese, yoopanese,Don’t put a stamp on meIrish, jewish, indian,We’re all the same you seeWe have twelfth grade education’sAnd bachelors degreesRich and poor, middle class,We’re all yoopanese