Captain Cook and the Man on the Moon

from Pigdogs Orchids and Paraburdoo by Ken McDonald Music

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Captain Cook and the Man on the Moon

Who’s this fella by the name of Captain Cook
Musta been some fella go and have a look
At a great big country a million miles away
From the place where his family musta wanted him to stay

In 1770 this fella Captain Cook
Sailed to Australia he had a good look
Went back and told his people he found this big land
Been living here a million year so I don’t understand

Since 1770 it’s never been the same
People fly in and out on big jet planes
Already been up there a checking out the moon
With a rocket and a capsule they’ll be living it up there soon

Chorus

Sail on the mystery, flying to mastery
World of curiosity, wonder and discovery……

The man on the moon with his wooden spoon
He’s stirring up all the trouble
Boys up in space, found there’s no place
Like home for bursting your bubble
They’re heading off to Mars - checking out the stars
Wonder where the wonder is ending
The man on the moon with his wooden spoon
He’s stirring up all the trouble

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from Pigdogs Orchids and Paraburdoo, released May 13, 2012

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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.

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