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Paddy William
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Paddy William was released on July 16, 2000 by Slim Dusty Enterprises as a part of the album Looking Forward Looking Back
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Release DateJuly 16, 2000
LabelSlim Dusty Enterprises
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM166

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Slim Dusty
Slim Dusty
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Norma O'Hara Murphy
Norma O'Hara Murphy
Composer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Said he was born on Marble Bar
Been a drover all his life
With his old dark skin, a wrinkled grin
Grandchildren and a wife
He drove cattle through to Camel Wheel
And up the Isa too
And his old eyes shone of the days
Long gone and the mates, he knew
[Verse 2]
Well I met him there in Turkey Creek
As he sat in a four wheel drive
I was glad to find his mind was sharp
And the memories still alive
Of the droving days and the stockyard camp
When he rode at the boss' side
Well he'd been a ringer all his life on the western side
[Verse 3]
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way from home
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way from home
[Verse 4]
Well he looked so old and weary
As he proudly spoke his name
His old eyes shone like beacons
When he talked of the droving game
He said he was born on Marble Bar
Been a drover all his life
With his old dark skin, a wrinkled grin
Said he loved the life
[Verse 5]
And I guess he's still in Turkey Creek
Near the hills of Misty Blue
And I hope his dreams of the cattle run
All come true
And I hope he finds a horse so fine to carry him away
And on the droving run, he'll be number one
Like the good old days
[Verse 6]
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way from home
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way form home
[Verse 7]
So if your driving through the Kimberleys
Or around the Isa way
You might see him slowly riding
With a big mob on the graze
He'll be tall and straight, don't hesitate
Just call out his name
Say g'day there Paddy William
How's the droving game?
[Verse 8]
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way from home
Oh, Paddy William is his name
And droving was his game
But a thousand miles on the outback trails
Is a long, long way from home
Written by: Norma O'Hara Murphy
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