This Is Australia Calling
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Intro: F C F C
verse 1
C
There's a message from the Outback,
F C
A murmur on the breeze;
F
From restless dreams,
G7 C
Awaken me this morning.
C
The message came from Uluru,
F C
The spirit's ill at ease;
F
In ancient voices,
G7 C
Sounding out a warning.
F
"You've taken all you wanted",
G C
I heard the anguished cry;
F
"The time has come to say "enough",
G
Before the well runs dry"!
[Refrão]
C F G
This is Australia Calling
C F G
This is Australia Calling
F G
verse 2
C
Here comes the future,
F C
Time to fire up;
F
Gotta find a way,
G7 C
To get this country rolling.
C
Doom and gloom is easy,
F C
We've gotta shake it off!
F G7 C
Gotta get up early in the morning.
F
The honeymoon is over,
G C
Can you hear the call;
F
We've gotta come out fighting,
G
Our backs against the wall!
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C F G
This is Australia Calling
C F G
This is Australia Calling
STEP-UP
D G A
This is Australia Calling
D G A
This is Australia Calling
Bridge
Bm G
Is there anybody out there?
Bm
Is there anybody out there?
G
[Refrão]
D G A
This is Australia Calling
D G A
This is Australia Calling
D G A
(Violin solo)
Bm G
This is Australia Calling
Bm G
This is Australia Calling
Bm
(Fade Out)
How to play This Is Australia Calling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.