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Far Far Away in Australia

from The Old Songs’ Home by Shelley Posen

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as sung by Loy Gavan

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“Sweetheart, it's time I bid you goodbye,” murmured a youth one day
“Off to a new land my fortune to try, ready to sail away.”
“Must we be parted?” this maid softly cried, “I cannot let you go”
“Dear, I must leave you,” he gently replied, “just for a while, you know.”"

Far, far away in Australia, soon a sad fate proved kind
I am patiently waiting for the girl I left behind
If in success or in failure, I will always be true
Toiling all day in a land far away, building a home for two.

“Sweetheart, this parting must not be fore long, here there is no work for me
While over there they are willing and strong, plenty of work there be
Why should I waste the best years of my life? Let me my fortune try!
Think of me toiling for money and wife—old Ireland, I'll say goodbye.”"

Far, far away in Australia, soon a sad fate proved kind
I am patiently waiting for the girl I left behind
If in success or in failure, I will always be true
Toiling all day in a land far away, building a home for two.

Daily she goes to the old garden gate as the sun sinks to rest
Hoping there a message she'll find to charm her aching breast
Dreaming of one who is far, far away, toiling the whole day through
Till a sweet message came to her one day, proving his words were true.

Far, far away in Australia, soon a sad fate proved kind
I am patiently waiting for the girl I left behind
If in success or in failure, I will always be true
Toiling all day in a land far away, building a home for two.

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from The Old Songs’ Home, released January 1, 2003

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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