Intro:
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Verse 1:
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Nightsky looks so very clear
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Stars like diamonds all aglow
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Kakadu Queen, she sounds quite near
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Bullfrogs croakin' just below
     
Verse 2:
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Yellow eyes see through the night
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'Skeeters buzzin' all around
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Mean ol' barra take my bite
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Careful not to make a sound

Chorus 1:
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Ain't no way I'm ever gonna roam
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From my happy river home
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Mudslide blues 
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Mudslide blues 

Verse 3:
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Old croc's waitin' for an easy meal
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Tie my boat up to the tree
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Me and him we got a deal
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No bother him, no bother me

Verse 4:
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Underneath a fat ol' moon
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Silent critters on the prowl
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This river plays a quiet tune
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I hear the song of old friend owl

Chorus 2:
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Ain't no way I'm ever gonna roam
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From my happy river home
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Mudslide blues 
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Mudslide blues 

Outro:
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