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Bauxite to Gold

from Lost and Found by Ken McDonald

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lyrics

1n 1961 the Weipa mines had just begun
100 men were breaking their backs
To lead us down the bauxite track

Refrain

We’ll dig the bauxite from the ground
Ship it down to Gladstone town
Smelt it belt it paint it tan
Send it back as a XXXX can

In 1978 10 million tonnes we mined me mate
The record stands until this day
Hard it will be to take away

Refrain

In 1982 times were tough for me and you
The spirit of those that went before
Helped us all to give some more

Refrain

In 1995 those of us who still survive
Will follow the rise of Weipa again
Like hardy folk way back then

Refrain

Bauxite to gold
We’ll dig the bauxite from the ground
Bauxite to gold
Ship it down to Gladstone town
Bauxite to gold
Smelt it belt it paint it tan
Send it back as a XXXX can
Refrain We’ll we’ll we’ll we’ll
Bauxite to gold
We’ll dig the bauxite from the ground
Bauxite to gold
Ship it down to Gladstone town
Bauxite to gold
Smelt it belt it paint it tan
Send it back as a XXXX can

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from Lost and Found, released June 22, 2016

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Ken McDonald Music Brisbane, Australia

G’day, I am Ken McDonald, a singer songwriter who has been writing songs for over 40 years. I started recording albums for fun about 10 years ago. I have completed five albums, some with the help of family and friends.

All the best,


Ken
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