The Baggy Green

(album: The Way It Is - 1999)

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