1st Verse: In South Australia I was born Heave away, Haul away ( ) In South Australia 'round Cape Horn We're bound for South Australia Heave away, Haul away ( ) Haul away oh hear me sing We're bound for South Australia 2nd Verse: As I walked out one morning fair Heave away, Haul away ( ) 'Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair We're bound for South Australia 3rd Verse: I shook her up and I shook her down Heave away, Haul away ( ) I shook her all around the town We're bound for South Australia 4th Verse: There is one thing that grieves my mind Heave away, Haul away ( ) That's leaving Nancy Blair behind We're bound for South Australia 5th Verse: And as we wallopin' round Cape Horn Heave away, Haul away ( ) You'll wish to God you've never been born We're bound for South Australia 6th Verse: Oh, (your hometown) is a grand old town Heave away, Haul away ( ) There's plenty of lassies to go around We're bound for South Australia 7th Verse: Oh, Scranton is a wretched town Heave away, Haul away ( ) If I was there I'd burn it down We're bound for South Australia