Corroboree Rock

Hello Australia! What’s new Australia?

Rock rock rock, Corroboree Rock,

Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock.

 

We’ll rock in the wool sheds, rock in the towns,

Rock in the wheat fields, rock in the downs,

You rock in the paddocks when they’re feeding the flock,

Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock.

 

Rock rock rock, Corroboree Rock,

Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock.

 

The black man taught us in days long ago,

The rhythm and rockin’ really make you go,

So when you feel you’re just ready to flop,

Get up and do the Corroboree Rock.

 

Rock rock rock, Corroboree Rock,

Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock.

 

Now if your friends would like to start,

To do this rock with all their heart,

They can bring a kazoo or a didgeridoo,

They can bring a kangaroo to Corroboree Rock.

 

Come on now, let’s rock!

(Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock)

Rock rock rock,

Rock rock rock.

Rock rock rock, Corroboree Rock,

Everybody’s doing the Corroboree Rock.

 

Composed by Helen McEwan (lyrics) and Tom Davidson (music).

Performed by Joan Bilceaux with Tom Davidson & His Orchestra.

Recorded in Melbourne, released January 1958

W&G WG-SL564 (Single 45rpm, 7”)