Citizens Shanty
This song goes to a traditional shanty tune ‘Roll the old chariots along’, text, Boff Whalley performed by ReSound Acappella Choir, which you can hear from the concert where Rowena Whitehead had invited the audience to participate in learning the songs!
VERSE 1
Well we’ve come a long way for to find ourselves a home x 3
Because we’re citizens of the world
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And you’re more than, more than welcome here x3
Cos you’re citizens of the world
VERSE 2
My parents and their parents and their parents before x3
The were citizens of the world
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VERSE 3
Here’s hand to help you ashore x3
Cos you’re citizens of the world
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VERSE 4
Well our nation’s roots go a long way down x3
And we’re citizens of the world
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