Chordyes

The Local District Show

The Local District Show Lyrics by Colin Buchanan

Intro Verse 1 Rams And Jams, Bulls And Biscuits Crafts And Cattle, Sheep And Shortbread Brought Before The Steward’s Gaze Stock And Produce, Craft Displays It’s A Day When People Have A Go It’s The Local District Show Verse 2 Akubras, Moleskins, Ties And Tinnies Trade And Pleasure, Booze And Business All The Experts ‘Round The Bar Will Tell You Where The Best Sheep Are From Mumblebone Or Old Ashrose You’ll Find A Man Who Knows Chorus Once A Year From All Around They All Converge On The Showground Some Just Look, Some Compete For Some It’s Just A Chance To Meet The Kids'll Walk You Off Your Feet But Everyone’ll Go To The Local District Show Verse 3 Dagwood Dogs, Chips And Children Sideshow Alley, Shams And Shooting Red-Nosed Blokes, A Shabby Prize Kiosk Girl With Hard, Dark Eyes Tomorrow They’ll Be On The Go It’s Just Another Show Chorus Once A Year From All Around They All Converge On The Showground Some Just Look, Some Compete For Some It’s Just A Chance To Meet The Kids'll Walk You Off Your Feet But Everyone’ll Go To The Local District Show Verse 4 Sprays And Presses, Dips And Demos “Score A Bargain”, Says The Sales Rep A Brand New Tank To Fit Your Need Special Deals On Wire Or Feed They’ll Tell You It’s All Priced To Go Only At The Show Chorus Once A Year From All Around They All Converge On The Showground Some Just Look, Some Compete For Some It’s Just A Chance To Meet The Kids'll Walk You Off Your Feet But Everyone’ll Go To The Local District Show Verse 5 Sale At 3, Bids And Buyers Spotters Scan “Hold The Hammer!” The Auctioneer He Spits And Roars “For A 25 These Rams Are Yours!” Bids Fly Quickly To And Fro When They Auction At The Show Chorus Once A Year From All Around They All Converge On The Showground Some Just Look, Some Compete For Some It’s Just A Chance To Meet The Kids'll Walk You Off Your Feet But Everyone’ll Go To The Local District Show