Australia
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C G
Opportunities are available in all walks of life in Australia
F
So if you're young and if you're healthy
C (RIFF several times)
Why not get a boat and come to Australia?
Dm G
Australia, the chance of a lifetime
Dm G
Australia, you get what you work for
C
Nobody has to be any better than what they want to be
Dm G
Australia, no class distinction
Dm G
Australia, no drug addiction
C
Nobody's got a chip on their shoulder
G# C
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
Am G
We'll fly down to Syndey for our holiday
G# Eb
On sunny Christmas Day
Bb G# Eb
Australia, Australia----------
No one hesitates at life or beats around the bush in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia?
Australia (sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la)
Australia (sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la)
Everyone walks around with a perpetual smile across their face
Australia (sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la)
Australia (sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la)
Everyone gets around and nobody can ever get you down
G# G#m C C/B
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
Am G
We'll fly down to Syndey for our holiday
G# Eb
On sunny Christmas Day
Bb G# Eb
Australia, Australia----------
SOLO (on Eb)
RIFF:
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A|---0---3-3--
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How to play Australia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.