We're heading home from Gallipoli

Verse 1: In the trenches of Gallipoli, we fought with grit and grime, With a dingo’s luck, we dodged the shells, just biding our time. The sand and blood, they mixed so well, in this hellish dance, But now it’s time to pack our kit and leave this cursed expanse. Chorus: Oh, we're heading home from Gallipoli, Where mates fell like rain from the sky. With a smirk and a tear, we'll toast to those dear, And thank the stars that we survived. Verse 2: We faced the Turks with courage bold, they gave as good as got, A foe with honor in their hearts, respect was all they sought. They charged our lines with bayonets fixed, their bravery was clear, In another life, we'd share a pint and toast to battles here. Chorus: Oh, we're heading home from Gallipoli, Where mates fell like rain from the sky. With a smirk and a tear, we'll toast to those dear, And thank the stars that we survived. Bridge: The Anzac spirit kept us strong through mud and leaden rain, With gallows humor masking fears and easing all our pain. We'll laugh about this bloody mess when safely back at base, But never will forget the lads who found their resting place. Verse 3: So here's to Johnny Turk out there, you fought us fair and square, No hard feelings as we go; your courage was laid bare. And here's to Bill and Jack who stayed beneath that foreign soil, Their memory will carry on through every Aussie toil. Chorus: Oh, we're heading home from Gallipoli, Where mates fell like rain from the sky. With a smirk and a tear, we'll toast to those dear, And thank the stars that we survived. Outro: So raise your glass to fallen friends and foes who stood their ground, From Gallipoli's dark shores we've come with stories quite profound. The war goes on but here’s one truth for every soldier known: There's no place like Australia—there's no place like home.