The Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1905)

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations; including an extra stanza) in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 2 September 1843.] Billy Barlow in Australia When I … [Read more...] about Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Bourke’s Dream Lonely and sadly one night in November I laid down my weary head in search of repose On my wallet of straw, which I long shall remember; Tired and weary I fell into … [Read more...] about Bourke’s Dream [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] My Religion Let Romanists all at Confessional kneel, Let the Jew with disgust turn from it, Let the mighty Crown Prelate in Church pander zeal, Let the Mussulman worship … [Read more...] about My Religion [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 29 September 1894.] The Wallaby Brigade You often have been told of regiments brave and bold, But we are the bravest in the … [Read more...] about The Wallaby Brigade [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 21 July 1894.] The Freehold on the Plain (Air: “The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane”) I’m a broken-down old squatter, my cash it … [Read more...] about The Freehold on the Plain [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 13 October 1894.] A Thousand Miles Away (Air: “Ten Thousand Miles Away”) Hurrah for the Roma railway! Hurrah for Cobb and … [Read more...] about A Thousand Miles Away [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with minor variations) in The Queenslander, 28 July 1894.] The Overlander There’s a trade you all know well — It’s bringing cattle over — I’ll tell you … [Read more...] about The Overlander [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 29 September 1894.] The Shepherd (Air: “She Wore a Wreath of Roses”) He wore an old blue shirt the night that first we met, An … [Read more...] about The Shepherd [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 19 December 1891.] Mustering song (Air: “So Early in the Morning”) The boss last night in the hut did say — “We start to muster … [Read more...] about Mustering song [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 7 July 1894.] The Stockman’s Last Bed Be ye stockmen or no, to my story give ear. Alas! for poor Jack, no more shall we hear The … [Read more...] about The Stockman’s Last Bed [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 13 March 1875.] The Squatter of the Olden Time (Air: “A fine old English gentleman.”) I’ll sing to you a fine new song, made by … [Read more...] about The Squatter of the Olden Time [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 20 October 1894.] Wallabi Joe (Air: “The Mistletoe Bough”) The saddle was hung on the stockyard rail, And the poor old horse … [Read more...] about Wallabi Joe [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 27 October 1894.] Song of the Squatter [The subjoined is one of the “Songs of the Squatters,” written by the Hon. Robert Lowe … [Read more...] about Song of the Squatter [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 20 October 1894.] River Bend (Air: “Belle Mahone”) At River Bend, in New South Wales, All alone among the whales, Busting up … [Read more...] about River Bend [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 11 August 1894.] The Maranoa Drovers (Air: “Little Sally Waters”) The night is dark and stormy, and the sky is clouded o’er; Our … [Read more...] about The Maranoa Drovers [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Stockman (Air: “A wet sheet and a flowing sea.”) A bright sun and a loosened rein, A whip whose pealing sound Rings forth amid the forest trees As merrily forth we bound … [Read more...] about The Stockman [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Swagman Kind friends, pray give attention To this, my little song. Some rum things I will mention, And I’ll not detain you long. Up and down this country I travel, don’t you … [Read more...] about The Swagman [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Murrumbidgee Shearer Come, all you jolly natives, and I’ll relate to you Some of my observations — adventures, too, a few. I’ve travelled about the country for miles full many … [Read more...] about The Murrumbidgee Shearer [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Old Keg of Rum My name is old Jack Palmer, I’m a man of olden days, And so I wish to sing a song To you of olden praise. To tell of merry friends of old When we were gay and … [Read more...] about The Old Keg of Rum [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Loafers’ Club A club there is established here, whose name they say is Legion; From Melbourne to the Billabong they’re known in every region. They do not like the cockatoos, … [Read more...] about The Loafers’ Club [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] It’s Only a Way He’s Got (As sung by the camp fire.) No doubt the saying’s all abroad, And rattling through the land. We hear it at the mangle, too, With “What are you going … [Read more...] about It’s Only a Way He’s Got [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Stockmen of Australia The stockmen of Australia, what rowdy boys are they, They will curse and swear a hurricane if you come in their way. They dash along the forest on black, … [Read more...] about The Stockmen of Australia [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Colonial Experience [By A New Chum] (Air: “So Early in the Morning.”) When first I came to Sydney Cove And up and down the streets did rove, I thought such sights I ne’er … [Read more...] about Colonial Experience [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations, including an extra verse) in The Queenslander, 4 October 1873.] Hawking (Air: “Bow, Wow, Wow.”) Now, shut your mouths, you loafers … [Read more...] about Hawking [song, 1905]