Verse 1 Smoko's a thing of the past, Don't even let those words be heard. The slang of the good old days Now offends too many with every word. A handshake, a gentleman's contract, Was a promise, plain and true. It bound the word of honest men, And what they said, they followed through. Pre-Chorus What you saw was what you got, No phonies here, it was all true. Loyal, dependable, trustworthy, Always there to come through for you. CHORUS Ain't no true blue no more, Where have all those good ones gone? Ain't no true blue no more, Seems like everything's moved on. What you saw was what you got, No pretending, through and through, A little rough around the edges But fair dinkum, Aussie true blue. --- Verse 2 They'd always help out a mate, Dependable through and through. When trouble came knocking at the door, They'd stand right there with you. We faced calamities, disasters and strife, Without the complaining that's now so rife. Rolled up our sleeves and got things done, Never waiting around for praise from anyone. CHORUS Ain't no true blue no more, Where have all those good ones gone? Ain't no true blue no more, Seems like everything's moved on. What you saw was what you got, No pretending, through and through, A little rough around the edges But fair dinkum, Aussie true blue. --- Verse 3 Unsung heroes, humble ones, Always ready when the challenge came. They'd step right up and do their part, Never looking for fortune or fame. No fuss, no fanfare, no need for praise, Just got on with the job at hand. When someone needed help or hope, You'd find them lending you a hand. BRIDGE We still know a few of those true blue types, Though they're getting rare these days. A true treasure when you find one, They can brighten up your days. Your days are better for knowing them, With that Aussie grit shining through. A little rough around the edges, But honest, loyal and true. FINAL CHORUS Ain't no true blue no more Well, maybe there's still a few... Getting rarer every day, But they're treasures, tried and true. What you saw is what you get, No pretending, seeing through A little rough around the edges, But fair dinkum, Aussie true blue. OUTRO So here's to those still standing, The ones who always see things through... A little rough around the edges But true blue.
