I found this on the web: I know the House Band version of this and really love this song. I think there are many other recordings as well.



THE DIAMANTINA DROVER
Hugh McDonald

The faces in the photograph are faded
I can't believe he looks so much like me
For it's been ten long years today
Since I left for Old Cork Station
Saying, "I won't be back til the droving's done"

Chorus
For the rain never falls on the dusty Diamantina
A drover finds it hard to change his mind
For the years have surely gone, like the drays from Old Cork Station
And I won't be back til the droving's done

It seems like the sun comes up each morning
Sets me up and then takes it all away
For the dreaming by the light of campfire at evening
Ends with the burning light of day

Chorus

Sometimes I think I'll settle back in Sydney
But it's been so long it's hard to change your mind
For the cattle trail goes on and on, and fences roll forever
And I won't be back when the droving's done

Chorus



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