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Fella from Goonyella

from Pigdogs Orchids and Paraburdoo by Ken McDonald Music

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Fella from Goonyella

I knew a fella from Goonyella
Who went to get a job at a coal mine
Not pick and shovel work like the old time
He went to get a job as a wheelbarrow operator
Was digging on a dragline coupla days later
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Big machine digging clean all the time
Never stops digging clean the dragline
Shovel operator loading up a truck
If you thought mining coal was hard, you’re out of luck
Trucking down the haulroad 100 ton
And you thought one ton’s having fun

Through the preparation plant clickety clang
Getting rid of bad coal ching-a-ling chang
Belting out a dirty great pile of wash black coal
Doesn’t look too hot but it’s as good as gold
Catches a train on down to the port
Hey yeah you got it right it’s Hay Point
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Loaded on a ship and send it overseas
It’s no trouble to the coal it’s all a breeze
Japanese say it gives their steel a blast
People in Australia say it mighn’t last
People at Goonyella say it suits me fella
We’re mining coal to fill our pockets full of brass

Well this fella from Goonyella
He gave away his job at the coal mine
He said it didn’t seem like the old time
Traded back the dragline for a horse and cart
Bought a coupla acres down at Emu Park
Bought a new barrow and is making a start
To easy living and home for the heart

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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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