Oy,

I must have had the same music teacher, or at least the same record. (circa 1985). Although I recall Kookaburra was "merry, merry king of the bush [is he]." I googled 'pass this way' to see if there were any other verses. I remember it being a bit more plaintive:


                   G                     Em
I'm off to find   my journey's end

            C          G                  D
And I may not pass this way again

         C                         F#/Bm
So let's go build some bridges, mister

         C                         F#/Bm
Drink from the bubbling fountain, sister

         G                                  F#/Bm
Come along stranger, come along friend...

             G          D               G
For I may not pass this way again.