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The Ballad of 1891
Words by Helen Palmer ©1950 Doreen Bridges
Music Doreen Jacobs ©1950 Doreen Bridges
[Verse 1]
Am G Am
The price of wool was falling in 1891
C F
The men who owned the acres saw something must be done
Am F G
"We will break the Shearers' Union, and show we're masters still
Am C G Am
And they'll take the terms we give them, or we'll find the men who will"
[Verse 2]
Am G Am
From Claremont to Barcaldine, the shearers' camps were full
C F
Ten thousand blades were ready to strip the greasy wool
C F G
When through the west like thunder, rang out the Union's call
Am C G Am
"These sheds'll be shore Union or they won't be shore at all"
[Verse 3]
Am G Am
Oh, Billy Lane was with them, his words were like a flame
C F
The flag of blue above them, they spoke Eureka's name
Am F G
"Tomorrow," said the squatters, "they'll find it does not pay
Am C G Am
We're bringing up free labourers to get the clip away"
[Verse 4]
Am G Am
"Tomorrow," said the shearers, "they may not be so keen
C F
We can mount three thousand horses, to show them what we mean"
Am F G
"Then we'll pack the west with troopers, from Bourke to Charters Towers
Am C G Am
You can have your fill of speeches but the final strength is ours"
[Verse 5]
Am G Am
"Be damned to your six-shooters, your troopers and police
C F
The sheep are growing heavy, the burr is in the fleece"
Am F G
"Then if Nordenfeldt and Gatling won't bring you to your knees
Am C G Am
We'll find a law," the squatters said, "that's made for times like these"
[Verse 6]
Am G Am
To trial at Rockhampton the fourteen men were brought
C F
The judge had got his orders, the squatters owned the court
Am F G
But for every one that's sentenced, ten thousand won't forget
Am C G Am
Where they jail a man for striking, it's a rich man's country yet
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