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Posted by tomthacker
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- Play count: 348
Size: 1,572kb, uploaded 12/26/2007 9:25:50 PM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
This is one of my favorite songs, and I've butchered it here, I promise to get a decent version up one day but my fingers aren't cooperating today.
1 comment on “Waltzing Mistakes”
ukuleleph Says:
Sunday, April 4, 2010 @11:54:18 PM
G'day Tom from Sydney Australia. I am flattered that you would record one of our favourite folk songs !.
This song is a "protest" song against a harsh establishment when Australia was formed in the late 1700's by the English. Its about a bloke (man) who is down on his luck, who would rather throw himself in the river than get caught by the troopers (police). Its a sort of "up yours" song (on a nice way). Here is some translations for you;
"Jumbuck" - sheep
"Swagman" - hobo
"Waltzing Matilda" - the knapsack on his back that "dances as he walks"
"Troopers" - Police
"Billabong" - creek
"Coolibah Tree" - gum tree (native to Australia)
"Billy" - Kettle to boil water over a fire
"Tuckerbag" - knapsack with food inside
Love it - mistakes and all !.
Peter - Sydney
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