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Every little bit of Australia

from GOOD TIME AUSSIE ROCK by Buffalo Drive

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The first of 2 songs that Slim Dusty covered. Nice.

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Every little bit of Australia
w&m Rod Boucher 1973 Adelaide

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

We’ve got the Kindy’s and Beginners and the Primary Schools
where the kiddies learn to read and write.
We’ve got the Colleges and Universities
for the ones that seem so bright.
We’ve got the Technical, Trade School, Apprentices
for those who like to use their hands
and all the rest left over, get to sing in rock’n’roll bands. Well

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

We’ve got the footy on a Saturday afternoon
where everybody rants and raves.
We’ve got the big American Supermart
where the house-husbands shop and save.
We’ve got Clubs and Tattersalls, TAB
where we try to win a quid
but the Tele and the all-night radio,
one of the best things we ever did. Well, well.

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

We’ve got the Swan and the Torrens and the Brisbane too,
all the rivers run through the towns.
We’ve got Sydney Harbour, the Murray and the Yarra
where the water is thick and brown.
We’ve got the Snowy and the Ord and Pine Gap
that were put there for our sake
but to bung the politicians in Canberra
was the smartest move to make.

Now the First Nations people
have been here since Dreaming Time.
They’ve got birds and animals all their own,
it’s a land as old as time.
We’ve got cities and towns and migrant friends,
a great Australian dream---,
so take all your papers and tins and things,
and “Keep Australia Clean”.

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.
Every little bit of Australia is a little bit of you and me.

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from GOOD TIME AUSSIE ROCK, released April 17, 2023
w&m Rod Boucher 1973 Adelaide

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Buffalo Drive Adelaide, Australia

'Buffalo Drive' was a 6-piece national touring and recording rock band, whose music evolved from the rollicking folk of the 50s and early 60s via covers of 60s/70s pop hits to strong original songs with a feel-good, sing-along vibe including chart hit, 'Life's Been Good To Me”. 50 years on 5 original members have regrouped to relive and present the songs, the joy and the fun times! ... more

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