SARIE MARAISMy Sarie Marais is so far from my heart
And I'm longing to see her again
She lived in a farm on the Mooi River's bank
Before I left on this campaignCHORUS
Oh bring me back to the old Transvaal
That's where I long to be
Way yonder 'mongst the mealies by the green thorny tree
Sarie is waiting for me
I wonder if I'll ever see that green thorny tree
There where she's waiting for meI feared that the khakis would get hold of me
They would send me away o'er the sea
I fled overland to the Orange River sand
In Uppington I would be freeAt last there was peace and I started for home
To the Transvaal I've always adored
My Sarie Marais will be waiting there for me
Her kiss will be my best rewardLyric by Diggenhof & Marais
Traditional folk song of South Africa