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Come all you young fellows, wheresoe’er you may be
Come listen a while to my story:

When I was a young lad, my age seventeen
I ought to been serving Victoria our queen,
But those hard-hearted judges, oh how cruel they be
To send us poor lads to Australia

I fell in with a damsel, she was handsome and gay
I neglected my work more and more every day;
And to keep her like a lady I went on the highway
And for that I was sent to Australia

Now the judges they stand with their whips in their hands
They drive us like horses to plough up the land;
You should see us poor fellows, working in the jail yard
Oh how hard is our fate in Australia.

Australia, Australia, I would ne’er see you more
Worn out with the fever, cast down to death’s door;
But should I live to see, oh say, seven years more,
I would then say adieu to Australia.

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from George Sansome, released June 26, 2020

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George Sansome Leeds, UK

George Sansome is a vibrant trad folk singer and guitarist from Worcester, UK. His relaxed stage presence and engaging delivery make for a captivating and exciting performance.
George also plays with trad English trio Granny's Attic.

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