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Bundaberg Blues

Melody: Heartbreak Hotel, distorted version.

I used to sail the oceans,

I used to sail the seas,

but now my boat is landlocked

for the custom fees -

My baby left me -

for the custom fees.

I joined the Port to Port race

on the wide open sea

hoped that this would get me

to the land of liberty -

My baby left me…

I left the port of Vila

in stormy southern seas

and headed for the Huon

and Chesterfield Reefs -

My baby left me…..

With Wreck Reef to starboard,

clearing Cato Reef

I saw the Lady Elliot

and the evil Breakseas -

My baby left me….

Sailing up the river,

with rum on my mind,

I was towed to the jetty

For quarantine and fines -

My baby left me…..

So now my time has come,

I am left on my own,

the only comfort is Lady Elliot

and Bundaberg rum -

My baby left me….

Cruising with SV Aeolus