my country sister

Shane he is a pastry cook the best the town has seen With sausage rolls and scones with jam and cream Scrummy Buns is applauded all along the Murray River Shane is a generous bloke, not a taker but a giver He loves his Harley but now he has an Aviva motor home Shane is a travelling man, likes company and not to be alone Croatia is a favourite place, and he met a lovely lady there Scrummy Buns and Dragica, they make the perfect pair.

[Verse] In the year of '97 down in Mexico, The sun was settin' slow, casting that warm glow, We played Navy seals, splashing in the waves, Laughter filled the air, those were our finest days. [Chorus] Sparks flew in the sunset, lighting up the sky, Two hearts were stranded out at sea, you and I, We found love in hot springs, where the waters flow, One coke and drove to Colorado, we'll never let that go. [Verse] From beaches to mountains, our love remained so strong, Every mile we traveled felt like a country song, In the shadows of the Rockies, beneath the stars above, We built a life together, grounded in our love. [Chorus] Sparks flew in the sunset, lighting up the sky, Two hearts were stranded out at sea, you and I, We found love in hot springs, where the waters flow, One coke and drove to Colorado, we'll never let that go. [Verse] Three kids came along, each with a heart that's true, Raised 'em on the tales of how our love first grew, Now we've got four grand babies, they bring joy anew, Every photograph a memory, every smile a clue. [Bridge] Years may pass, but our love only grows, From the sands of Mexico to Colorado snow, We've weathered all the storms, sailed the roughest seas, Hand in hand forever, just you and me.

1. Met you in Mexico, a friend brought us together, 2. Played Navy Seals on the beach in any kind of weather. (Chorus) 3. Stranded on a sailboat, laughter in our hearts, 4. Love grew stronger, right from the start. 5. Hot springs whispered, "Marry me?" 6. Our love was meant to be. 7. Drove up to Colorado, talked it out over a Coke, 8. Two weeks later, we shared love's sacred stroke. (Chorus) 9. Stranded on a sailboat, laughter in our hearts, 10. Love grew stronger, right from the start. 11. Hot springs whispered, "Marry me?" 12. Our love was meant to be. 13. Forty years together, bound by love and God's grace, 14. Forever grateful for the joys that we chase. (Chorus) 15. Stranded on a sailboat, laughter in our hearts, 16. Love grew stronger, right from the start. 17. Hot springs whispered, "Marry me?" 18. Our love was meant to be.

[Verse] We'd sit up late with laughter and sketches, Dreams and heartaches, turning life's pages. Every tear and every smile, God's been with us all the while. [Verse 2] Rowing through the rivers, currents so strong, Ripped apart, but still, we belong. Every moment that we shared, The love of the journey, nothing compared. [Chorus] Oh, looking back, I see the lessons, How we grew through all those sessions. Thankful for each step we took, God's been writing in His book. [Verse 3] From sunrise glow to evening's hush, Times of peace and moments rushed. Found the strength in each other's arms, Faith in the quiet, prayers in the storms. [Verse 4] Sunsets bring a promise so grand, The close of a day, the touch of His hand. We made it through the hardest parts, With grace and mercy filling our hearts. [Chorus] Oh, looking back, I see the lessons, How we grew through all those sessions. Thankful for each step we took, God's been writing in His book.

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[Verse] On a dusty road under the Southern sky I saw you there Gavin caught my eye With a cowboy hat and a heart so true Every little thing I fell for you [Verse 2] You’re my cowboy in the morning light With sunburned cheeks oh what a sight Your laugh like a song on a summer breeze Made me feel like I was home at ease [Chorus] Gavin Russel you're my cowboy king Every word you say makes my heart sing Riding horses under twilight skies With you forever no goodbyes [Verse 3] Under stars we danced in faded jeans Dreaming wide awake in our own scenes With your hand in mine I felt complete In this wild world you make me feel so sweet [Bridge] Through the fields and wildflower haze We’ll walk together through all our days With you Gavin my life’s so bright You turn my darkness into light [Chorus] Gavin Russel you're my cowboy king Every word you say makes my heart sing Riding horses under twilight skies With you forever no goodbyes

[Verse] Under the oak tree in our backyard, Two little boys run wild and free, They build their castles from fall's gold leaves, And I watch them grow like a sunlit dream. [Verse 2] Every evening by the fireside, They tell me stories of skies so wide, With eyes so bright that I see their world, Two little hearts in my earth-bound pearl. [Chorus] I’m a proud dad of my two little boys, Their laughter’s my sweetest noise, Through all life’s mess and childhood toys, They're my pride, my life, my joy. [Verse 3] In the morning light as the house wakes up, Sipping coffee from my old tin cup, I see their smiles on cereal spoons, In a kitchen lit by the golden noon. [Verse 4] On Sundays, we head down to the creek, Little hands in hand, no words we speak, Their giggles dance with the morning breeze, Moments like these bring me to my knees. [Chorus] I’m a proud dad of my two little boys, Their laughter’s my sweetest noise, Through all life’s mess and childhood toys, They're my pride, my life, my joy.

(Verse 1) Down in the dusty plains where the red sun bleeds, We carve our fate on the eucalyptus trees. Axes and spears, our weapons of pride, The Southern Cross guiding us through the fight. With the roar of the kangaroo and the dingoes' howl, We raid the rivers under moonlight’s cowl. From the billabongs to the desert's edge, We stake our claim, we make our pledge. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Verse 2) The elders say Odin watches from the Milky Way, While Thor's hammer strikes in a stormy fray. We drink our mead ‘neath the ghost gum shade, Planning the next raid, the next battle to wage. The cattle stations hold gold in their pens, And the rivers flow like veins through the land of men. Our ships are horses, tough as the land, Through the sand dunes we charge, weapons in hand. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Bridge) The emu tracks lead us to rival clans, Where the smoke signals rise from the desert sands. No fjords, just canyons, no frost, just heat, But the fight’s the same when our axes meet. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Outro) So raise your flagon, let the bushfire glow, We’re the outback raiders, and we reap what we sow. Through the land of red dust, we’ll stake our name, The Viking spirit burns in the outback flame.

(Verse 1) Down in the dusty plains where the red sun bleeds, We carve our fate on the eucalyptus trees. Axes and spears, our weapons of pride, The Southern Cross guiding us through the fight. With the roar of the kangaroo and the dingoes' howl, We raid the rivers under moonlight’s cowl. From the billabongs to the desert's edge, We stake our claim, we make our pledge. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Verse 2) The elders say Odin watches from the Milky Way, While Thor's hammer strikes in a stormy fray. We drink our mead ‘neath the ghost gum shade, Planning the next raid, the next battle to wage. The cattle stations hold gold in their pens, And the rivers flow like veins through the land of men. Our ships are horses, tough as the land, Through the sand dunes we charge, weapons in hand. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Bridge) The emu tracks lead us to rival clans, Where the smoke signals rise from the desert sands. No fjords, just canyons, no frost, just heat, But the fight’s the same when our axes meet. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Outro) So raise your flagon, let the bushfire glow, We’re the outback raiders, and we reap what we sow. Through the land of red dust, we’ll stake our name, The Viking spirit burns in the outback flame.

(Verse 1) Down in the dusty plains where the red sun bleeds, We carve our fate on the eucalyptus trees. Axes and spears, our weapons of pride, The Southern Cross guiding us through the fight. With the roar of the kangaroo and the dingoes' howl, We raid the rivers under moonlight’s cowl. From the billabongs to the desert's edge, We stake our claim, we make our pledge. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Verse 2) The elders say Odin watches from the Milky Way, While Thor's hammer strikes in a stormy fray. We drink our mead ‘neath the ghost gum shade, Planning the next raid, the next battle to wage. The cattle stations hold gold in their pens, And the rivers flow like veins through the land of men. Our ships are horses, tough as the land, Through the sand dunes we charge, weapons in hand. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Bridge) The emu tracks lead us to rival clans, Where the smoke signals rise from the desert sands. No fjords, just canyons, no frost, just heat, But the fight’s the same when our axes meet. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Outro) So raise your flagon, let the bushfire glow, We’re the outback raiders, and we reap what we sow. Through the land of red dust, we’ll stake our name, The Viking spirit burns in the outback flame.

(Verse 1) Down in the dusty plains where the red sun bleeds, We carve our fate on the eucalyptus trees. Axes and spears, our weapons of pride, The Southern Cross guiding us through the fight. With the roar of the kangaroo and the dingoes' howl, We raid the rivers under moonlight’s cowl. From the billabongs to the desert's edge, We stake our claim, we make our pledge. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Verse 2) The elders say Odin watches from the Milky Way, While Thor's hammer strikes in a stormy fray. We drink our mead ‘neath the ghost gum shade, Planning the next raid, the next battle to wage. The cattle stations hold gold in their pens, And the rivers flow like veins through the land of men. Our ships are horses, tough as the land, Through the sand dunes we charge, weapons in hand. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Bridge) The emu tracks lead us to rival clans, Where the smoke signals rise from the desert sands. No fjords, just canyons, no frost, just heat, But the fight’s the same when our axes meet. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Outro) So raise your flagon, let the bushfire glow, We’re the outback raiders, and we reap what we sow. Through the land of red dust, we’ll stake our name, The Viking spirit burns in the outback flame.

(Verse 1) Down in the dusty plains where the red sun bleeds, We carve our fate on the eucalyptus trees. Axes and spears, our weapons of pride, The Southern Cross guiding us through the fight. With the roar of the kangaroo and the dingoes' howl, We raid the rivers under moonlight’s cowl. From the billabongs to the desert's edge, We stake our claim, we make our pledge. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Verse 2) The elders say Odin watches from the Milky Way, While Thor's hammer strikes in a stormy fray. We drink our mead ‘neath the ghost gum shade, Planning the next raid, the next battle to wage. The cattle stations hold gold in their pens, And the rivers flow like veins through the land of men. Our ships are horses, tough as the land, Through the sand dunes we charge, weapons in hand. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Bridge) The emu tracks lead us to rival clans, Where the smoke signals rise from the desert sands. No fjords, just canyons, no frost, just heat, But the fight’s the same when our axes meet. (Chorus) We’re outback Vikings, wild and free, Riding the wind ‘cross a sunburnt sea. With wattle in our beards and the bush as our creed, We live and die by the outback’s speed. (Outro) So raise your flagon, let the bushfire glow, We’re the outback raiders, and we reap what we sow. Through the land of red dust, we’ll stake our name, The Viking spirit burns in the outback flame.