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John Williamson Waltzing Matilda Lyrics
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Waltzing Matilda
John Williamson
John Williamson
JOHN WILLIAMSON
- Waltzing Matilda LyricsOh there once was a swagman camped in a billabong
Under the shade of a coolibah tree
And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Chorus
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda my darling
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Waltzing Matilda and leading a water bag
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Down came a jumbuck to drink at the water hole
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee
And he sang as he stowed him away in his tucker bag
You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Down came the squatter a riding on his thoroughbred
Down came the troopers one two three
Whose is that jumbuck you've got in the tucker bag
You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
But the swagman he up and he jumped into the water hole
Drowning himself by the coolibah tree
And his ghost may be heard as it sings in the billabong
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Under the shade of a coolibah tree
And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Chorus
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda my darling
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Waltzing Matilda and leading a water bag
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Down came a jumbuck to drink at the water hole
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee
And he sang as he stowed him away in his tucker bag
Down came the squatter a riding on his thoroughbred
Down came the troopers one two three
Whose is that jumbuck you've got in the tucker bag
You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
But the swagman he up and he jumped into the water hole
Drowning himself by the coolibah tree
And his ghost may be heard as it sings in the billabong
Who'll come a waltzing Matilda with me
Facts about Waltzing Matilda
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Waltzing Matilda is written by John Jr. Thompson, Marie Cowan, A. B. Paterson.
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It is first released on August 19, 2016 as part of John Williamson's album "His Favourite Collection" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 30th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Waltzing Matilda, a song composed by John Williamson, narrates the tale of a swagman who, through his actions, commits himself against the powers that be, and in the end, he chooses death, through drowning, rather than capture with the billabong being the place that signifies his presence, hauntingly. The lyrics of Waltzing Matilda mainly point out the themes of nostalgia, adventurism, nature, happiness, and contemplation. Conversely, the song uplifts the topics of rebellion and defiance, living in freedom and the outback, escapism and sacrifice as the main points. The lyrics provide some light themes and language that are fit for the general public but might be more enjoyable with the help of parents, especially for the younger ones, due to the context and historical references.
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Waltzing Matilda falls under the genre Country.
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Waltzing Matilda song length is 4 minutes and 02 seconds.
Who wrote Waltzing Matilda lyrics?
Waltzing Matilda is written by John Jr. Thompson, Marie Cowan, A. B. Paterson.
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When was Waltzing Matilda released?
It is first released on August 19, 2016 as part of John Williamson's album "His Favourite Collection" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 30th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Waltzing Matilda lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Waltzing Matilda, a song composed by John Williamson, narrates the tale of a swagman who, through his actions, commits himself against the powers that be, and in the end, he chooses death, through drowning, rather than capture with the billabong being the place that signifies his presence, hauntingly. The lyrics of Waltzing Matilda mainly point out the themes of nostalgia, adventurism, nature, happiness, and contemplation. Conversely, the song uplifts the topics of rebellion and defiance, living in freedom and the outback, escapism and sacrifice as the main points. The lyrics provide some light themes and language that are fit for the general public but might be more enjoyable with the help of parents, especially for the younger ones, due to the context and historical references.
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Which genre is Waltzing Matilda?
Waltzing Matilda falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Waltzing Matilda?
Waltzing Matilda song length is 4 minutes and 02 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Jr. Thompson, Marie Cowan, A. B. Paterson
Record Label(s): 2016 Tailfeather Music Pty Ltd Marketed and distributed by Warner Music Australia Pty Ltd under exclusive licence
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