Land – South Australia

For our beloved Eleo... « South Australia », also kown as « Rolling King » or « Bound for South Australia », is a traditionnal sea shanty from the 19th century. It’s a worksong. Kriss : female vocals, whistles, illustration, video. Jan : male vocals, guitars, bass guitar, cajon, mastering. Recorded in September, 2021. Our Facebook Page :   / landmusictrad   Don’t hesitate to contact us to make us play in your favorite pub ! N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour nous faire jouer dans votre pub préféré ! Lyrics : In South Australia I was born Heave away, Haul away South Australia 'round Cape Horn We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia As I went out one morning fair Heave away, Haul away 'Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia I took her up I took her down Heave away, Haul away I took her around about the town We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia There's is just one thing grieves my mind Heave away, Haul away That's leaving Nancy Blair behind We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia As we went down around Cape Horn Heave away, Haul away You'll wish to God you've never been born We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia In South Australia I was born Heave away, Haul away South Australia 'round Cape Horn We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia Haul away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia