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Don't Forget the Second Verse
Staff Notation • Secular, Anthems
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Don't Forget the Second Verse by Sarah Lambert — Lyrics
Choir: Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
Mining Magnate solo: I've golden soil and wealth for all your toil, (mining magnate is booed off stage by choir)
Choir continues to end:
Our home is surrounded by sea ;
Our land abounds in natures gifts
of beauty rich and rare;
Let’s share it with those who need it the most,
Let’s make Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing,
“Let’s make Australia fair!”
And by “Fair” I do not mean blonde!
Let’s make Australia just, Let's make Australia fair.
Don’t forget the lovely second verse,
Don’t forget the lovely second verse,
Don’t forget the lovely second verse,
where we teach our kids generosity
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About Don't Forget the Second Verse
This engaging ST anthem opens with a boisterous celebration of Australia, quickly followed by a satirical interjection from a mining magnate, who is booed off stage by the choir. The text then returns to a communal call for fairness and generosity, highlighting the nation's natural beauty and the need to share its bounty. The repeated refrain, 'Don't forget the lovely second verse', serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of teaching children about generosity and inclusivity, urging a more profound understanding of fairness beyond superficial appearances. The piece is a secular anthem in English for two-part choir.
