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Katie Cruel

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CHORUS
If I was where I would be
Then I’d be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be, I cannot

Hum diddle-dum day

Oh de-little die-dum day


VERSE 1
When I first came to town
They called me the roving jewel
Now they've change their tune
Call me Katie Cruel

CHORUS

VERSE 2
Through the woods I go
Down the boggy mire
Straight way down the road
To my heart’s desire

CHORUS

VERSE 3
When I first came to town
They poured me drinks a-plenty
Now they’ve changed their tune
Hand me bottles empty


CHORUS x 2

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We acknowledge the Gadigal and Bidjigal people of the Eora nation, upon whose lands we gather and sing.
We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

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Numerous photos by Nick Ryden 

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