Gallipoli

Verse 1: Well I signed up for a jolly ride Ended up in Gallipoli, no place to hide Me mates all carked it, never to return In this godforsaken place we've come to learn Pre-Chorus: Bloody hell, what a mess we're in Dodging bullets, can't even grin Charging forward, without a plan Hoping one day we'll see our own land Chorus: Gallipoli, what a lovely spot Mud and blood, yeah, we've got the lot Dug in deep with the Turk just there Living each day with a silent prayer Verse 2: The flies are as big as a bloody horse Sausage and bully beef is our main course Trench foot's got us hobbling around But still we soldier on, to our hallowed ground Pre-Chorus: Gas attacks and machine gun fire The smell of death, all we require Our spirits strong, but our bodies weak In this twisted game, life is bleak Chorus: Gallipoli, a comedian's dream Life in the trenches, ain't what it seems Dreaming of home, a pint and a fair But for now, just trying to dodge a snare Bridge: Anzac Cove, where our legends lie In the face of danger, we never shy But the truth is, it's a bloody mess Gallipoli's test, a harsh caress Bridge: Anzac Cove, where our legends lie In the face of danger, we never shy But the truth is, it's a bloody mess Gallipoli's test, a harsh caress Chorus: Gallipoli, a paradox it be For in this hell, we still stand free Our humour dark, our hearts still bold In the face of chaos, our story's told Outro: So here's to the ANZACs, one and all In Gallipoli's shadow, we stand tall May our sacrifice never be in vain Lest we forget, in the pouring rain.