Slim Dusty - Breakaway lyrics

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Breakaway, I just wanna get away,

Get away and loose these city blues today,

Breakaway, I need to get away,

Get back to the bush that's where I choose to stay.

Distant from city atmosphere,

Back to where the air is clean and crisp and clear,

Camping gear, I've got it all right here,

Swag and billy, can and esky full of cheer.

Brain shot, I've got my old fishin' line,

Get away and see an old bush mate of mine,

Old mate of mine, by hell you're lookin' fine

Sipping sweet black tea as you bait a line.

Breakaway, I just wanna get away,

Get away and loose these city blues today,

Breakaway, I need to get away,

Get back to the bush that's where I choose to stay.

Barbecue, a T-bone steak or two,

Squatting on a log while I drink a brew,

Kangaroos, come bounding into view,

Old peaceful bush I love to sit and think of you,

Star light, the campfires flickering bright,

Casting ghostly shadows in the chill of night,

Moonlight, and not a cloud in sight,

Oh makes u think this crazy world is still alright.

Breakaway, I just wanna get away,

Get away and loose these city blues today,

Breakaway, I need to get away,

Get back to the bush that's where I choose to stay.

[From his album: "G'day, G'day"

Songwriters/Composers: E. Constance

Transcribed: Marten Busstra 2009]