I'm having trouble deciphering all of the words on the only recording I have (from the Oz harmony family group "The Fagans") - can any 'catter assist please?


SLAGGY ISLAND FAREWELL ~ Vin Garbutt


1.        Oh Slaggy Island, farewell, farewell to thee
Your pride has turned into decay
All of your sons they have deserted you
And now you must return unto the clay.

2.        In just one century, you have lived and you have died
Your birth brought life to many men
You thrived when    …    the engine of steel
Now they have gone and you're alone again.

Ch.        So Slaggy Island, farewell, farewell to thee
Your pride has turned into decay
All of your sons they have deserted you
And now you must return unto the clay .

3.        When I was young, in your streets I did laugh and play
In Coral and Connaught, her streets too (???)
Your walls, they sheltered me from the wind and the rain
But now, the hammer is all that's left for you.

Ch.        So Slaggy Island, farewell, farewell to thee
Your pride has turned into decay
All of your sons they have deserted you
And now you must return unto the clay .

4.        Through two long world wars,
                           you have seen many people pass away
Now 'tis your turn to say goodbye
The social life you built, it will die with you
When windowed mountains take the sun from your skies.

Ch x 2           So Slaggy Island, farewell, farewell to thee
Your pride has turned into decay
All of your sons they have deserted you
And now you must return unto the clay .        
        

Most (but not all) of the steel used in the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge APPARENTLY came from Slaggy Island ~ can anyone enlarge upon this???

Cheers! R-J