Far Away in Australia
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G C G
“Sweetheart I’m bidding you fond farewell,
D
I will be yours some day.
Em D C G
I’m bound for a new land, my fortune to try
D G
And I’m ready to sail away”.
[Refrão]G D
“Far away in Australia,
Em D C
Soon will fate be kind
Em D C G
And I will be ready to welcome at last
D G
The girl I left behind”.
“Oh, you can’t leave me”, this poor maiden said,
“I will not let you go”.
“But I most leave you”, he gently replied,
“if for only a while, you know”.
(Chorus)
“Now whether in success or in failure,
I will always be true,
And proudly each day, in that land far away,
I’ll be building a home to you”.
(Chorus)
Daily she waits at the old cottage gate,
Watching the whole day through,
Then one day a message from over the sea,
And I’m hoping these words are true.
(Chorus, with variation:)
“Far away in Australia,
Now has come the time
When I am ready to welcome at last
The girl I left behind”.
J. Chaves Rosa
jchavesrosa@hotmail.com
How to play Far Away in Australia
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.