Below is my attempt at a transcription. Part of the challenge here is that Nick used several Gypsy words. I found two relatively large dictionaries here and here. I've italicized words I've identified as Gypsy and will provide a definition list below based on those links.

I am open to feedback and corrections. Hopefully Nick or someone more familiar with the language and accent can come along and offer some direction.



We'd been here now for fourteen days, it's time as we were gone
The muskers and the lawyers say we should be moving on
So ??tend?? the chickens, tie the goat, and bridle up the grai
There's work to do and songs to sing, so lets be on our way

CHORUS
Wit me to ra laddy, wack fa laddy, too ra loo ra lay
Wit me to ra laddy, wack fa laddy, too ra loo ra lay

Well I've built me a wagon up from scratch and kept it on the road
I've raised my children proud and strong to help me bear the load
I've watched the seasons come and go for nigh on thirty years
I've fought to earn my living and I've never shed a tear

CHORUS

Well I've passed my time in dealing scrap, I've ??peddled?? up the grai
Made ??puffits??, baskets, wooden bows the Gorgios loved to buy
With a bounty's whip and a walking stick made from the holly tree
It's my darling makes the ???? they're the best you'll ever see

CHORUS

Well I've passed the winter locked in snow, I've battled with the mire
I've found the food as best I could and cooked it on the fire
Colder than the winter, black as any crow
Is the scorn and hate of the magistrate to ??? on their road

CHORUS

They send JCBs and council thugs to try and make us go
Their summons and evictions keep us moving to and fro
But whether we're here or Wentworth there or camping on the moon
We'll still be here on doomsday and stay til afternoon

CHORUS

But whether we're here or Wentworth there or camping on the moon
We'll still be here on doomsday and stay til afternoon

CHORUS






muskers/mushgros - policemen
grai - horse
Gorgio - a non-gypsy
JCB - not necessarily a gypsy term, but one I wasn't familiar with; it's a construction equipment company