The Old Bush Songs by A. B. (Andrew Barton) Paterson
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page 18 of 126 (14%)
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Thereâll be flash little Maggie,
And buckjumping Pat. Thereâll be Stringy bark Joe, And Green-hide Mike. Yes, my Colonials, just As many as you like. Now weâll stop all immigration, We wonât need it any more; Weâll be having young natives, Twins by the score. And I wonder what the devil Jack Robertson would say If he saw us promenading Round the old bullock dray. Oh! itâs time I had an answer, If thereâs one to be had, I wouldnât treat that steer In the body half as bad; But he takes as much notice Of me, upon my soul, As that old blue stag Off-side in the pole. Oh! to tell a lot of lies, You know, it is a sin, But Iâll go up country And marry a black gin. Oh! âBaal gammon white feller,â |
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