We’ve done us proud to come this far
Down through the years to where we are
Side by side and hand in hand
We’ve lived and died for this great land
We’ve done us proud
I sailed the seas in search of freedom
I tilled the soil for seed to grow
I built the fences to hold the cattle
I mined the earth in search of gold
I sheared the sheep of golden fleeces
I formed a union to win fair pay
I built a railroad to cross the country
I fought a war for my country’s sake
We’ve done us proud to come this far
Down through the years to where we are
Side by side and hand in hand
We’ve lived and died for this great land
We’ve done I kept a home and raised a family
I taught your children as if my own
I painted pictures to show the beauty
I wrote the stories to keep the flame
We’ve done us proud to come this far
Down through the years to where we are
Side by side and hand in hand
We’ve lived and died for this great land
We’ve done us proud
Over choir: - I work the factories - I work the land
I build the houses - I make the plans
I drive the highways - I right the wrongs
I reach for glory - I sing the songs
Words and Music: Graeme Connors
Copyright 1987 The Panama Music Company Pty. Ltd