The Baggy Green - John Williamson

A ball through the window a worn patch of grass

Halvers in the backyard worth the pane of glass

Your head full of heroes with cricket every day

Could it be that baggy cap would come your way

Don’t give up no don’t give up, never lose the dream

It’s better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green

Batters take the center bowlers hit the seam

You never take for granted the baggy green

A bad LBW brings about a fight

Mum from the kitchen always makes it right

Play resumes you dream again you hear 'em scream and shout

You wish the day would never end, you’re still not out

Don’t give up no don’t give up, never lose the dream

It’s better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green

Batters take the center bowlers hit the seam

You never take for granted the baggy green

See the crest resembles me and you

The green and gold of course, the emu and the roo

Just to feel of felt sends a shiver down your spine

You pinch yourself you can’t believe it’s really mine

Don’t give up no don’t give up, never lose the dream

It’s better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green

Batters take the center bowlers hit the seam

You never take for granted the baggy green

First session every test the Aussies can be seen

To show their pride and pay respect upon the baggy green

And all the Aussies on the street who understand the game

Know that if they wore the cap they would feel the same

Don’t give up no don’t give up, never lose the dream

It’s better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green

Batters take the center bowlers hit the seam

You never take for granted the baggy green

No, don’t give up no don’t give up, never lose the dream

It’s better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green

Batters take the center bowlers hit the seam

You never take for granted the baggy green

No, you never take for granted the baggy green