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Thread #65824   Message #1087020
Posted By: Golly
06-Jan-04 - 08:27 AM
Thread Name: Aussie Childrens' School Song origin?
Subject: Aussie Childrens' School Song origin?
Can anyone give me any info on this song? It is sung by 2 eldely ladies in Barnsdale Australia and they probably learnt it in the 1930's
I'll sing 1 what is 1
1 is mother Eytie touch her on the other eye
now let us see who can dance as good as me

I'll sing 2 what is 2
2 is mother hennesy 1 is mother Eytie touch her on the other eye
now let us see who can dance as good as me
etc
3 is eternity
4 is a dirty door
5 is the beehive
6 is crucifix
7 is the gates of heaven
8 is golden gate
9 is sunshine
10 is Big Ben