Slim Dusty - Old Bush Mates Of Mine lyrics

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<b>Old Bush Mates Of Mine</b> by <i>Slim Dusty</i><br />

Theres a far off distant valley where the Nulla moon shines bright

I can see it all so clearly for in dreams Im there tonight

I go wanderin through my memories and my restless heart beats time

To dwell a while and sadly smile for these old bush mates of mine

I recall the summer evenins away out on the farm

And the dances that we went to in a neighbours old slab barn

I can see the sawdust risin as we pranced around the room

The old violin and accordion pumpin out an old bush tune

Hows that

Happy days with schoolboy cobbers there was Shorty Ron and Jim

Wed swim beneath the willows chasin turtles down the stream

Oh the bushland was just a playground beneath the friendly sky

My thoughts still go to the land I know where the big blue mountains rise

Saddlin up for the springtime muster down at the old stock yards

When the brandin fires were smokin and the day was long and hard

I can still hear the old man swearin get a move on you blokes dont crawl

The sun is high and the dust clouds fly as we grab a steer and call

Im so sad for dear old homeward oh Ive been away so long

I hope the folks are listenin and I hope they hear this song

For Ill soon be back out yonder and you can bet your boots Ill shine

And sing at night by the lantern light with those old bush mates of mine

[From the 78 Old Bush mates of Mine/ Once When I Was Mustering - March 1959

Barcoo Bill]