Terrors Of A Country Town

Well you might think that travelling in the bush is the way to go
But there's pros and cons in everything and there's something you should know
I've been a lot of places, yes I've really been around
So let me introduce you to the terrors of a country town

The two motels are all full up, it'll have to be the Pub
So check for snakes beneath the bed and spiders in the tub
Just try to get a bit of sleep despite the racket from the Club
But don't let it get you down, they're just the terrors of a country town

There's a mongrel cur outside the Pub, you approach with apprehension
The snarling lip and yellow fang with drool too foul to mention
The fixed eye with reddish stare soon gets your full attention
But don't let it get you down, they're just the terrors of a country town

Oh it's a life upon the road you wanted travelling free and easy
But the dust and haze will grit your eye and the wet dirt road turns greasy
You haven't seen another car for hours and you don't know where you are
And you just can't help but wonder if you really want to be a country star

The footie team is back in town with scowls upon their faces
Those fifteen blokes from down the road have put them in their places
When they've drowned their sorrows in the pub they'll be Sunday's basket cases
But don't let it get you down, they're just the terrors of a country town

The blowies buzz around your head and the mozzies ebb and flow
You're feeling faint from loss of blood, you're a pint or two below
You're black and blue from mattress lumps and the clock goes round so slow
But don't let it get you down, they're just the terrors of a country town

It's a special life upon the road and it takes some getting used to
But the country folk are good as gold and the open air's seduced you
The sparkling sun on the wide brown land will pick you up and boost you
So don't let it get you down, keep your feet upon the ground
As you head into another country town

Copyright; Leighton B Watts 1984
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