The Bushman Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCD DDD EEDD F GGDD F GGCD F HHDD DD DAir Wearing of the Green | A |
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When the merchant lies down he can scarce go to sleep | B |
For thinking of his merchandise upon the fatal deep | B |
His ships may be cast away or taken in a war | C |
So him alone we'll envy not who true bushmen are | D |
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Chorus Who true bushmen are | D |
Who true bushmen are | D |
So him alone we'll envy not who true bushmen are | D |
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When the soldier lies down his mind is full of thought | E |
O'er seeking that promotion which so long he has sought | E |
He fain would gain repose for mortal wound or scar | D |
So him also we'll envy not who true bushmen are | D |
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Chorus Who true bushmen are c | F |
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When the sailor lies down his mind he must prepare | G |
To rouse out in a minute if the wind should prove unfair | G |
His voyage may be stopped for the want of a spar | D |
So him also we'll envy not who true bushmen are | D |
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Chorus Who true bushmen are c | F |
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When the bushman lies down his mind is free from care | G |
He knows his stock will furnish him with meat wear and tear | G |
Should all commerce be ended in the event of a war | C |
Then bread and beef won't fail us boys who true bushmen are | D |
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Chorus Who true bushmen are c | F |
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Then fill fill your glasses a toast I'll give you then | H |
To you who call yourselves true hearted men | H |
Here's a health to the soldier and e'en the jolly tar | D |
And may they always meet as good friends as we bushmen are | D |
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Chorus Who true bushmen are | D |
Who true bushmen are | D |
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And may they always meet as good friends as we bushmen are | D |
Banjo Paterson (andrew Barton)
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