Hung In Melbourne
By: Ebay Baby
Duration
2:55
Description
An early convict folk song about capitol punishment in the 1800's
Lyrics
Hung in Melbourne (c) 2014 Jeff Petersen Hear re Hear re Gather round all ye town folk The govenor will here by declare Capitol punishment legislation in all states of Australia Early times it was 1810 Convict laws and convict men Unloading horses from the boat Arrested by the big red coat Cold dark cell In Pentridge Jail With water thats the only bail Leaders of the Kelly Gang Tie the noose you will hang HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG Hear re Hear re The first execution will take place at dawn Half past 5 and they ring the bell Its time to say your last farewell News of the crime thru the court of law No mercy shown so beg no more Section 2859 B Register this penalty The trouble will be double As they take the stand Time to vote raise your hand HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG For societies demand Soil of rich Macarther land Section 2859 B Implement the penalty HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG HUNG IN MELBOURNE THERE HE HUNG
