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Citizen Shanty

By Boff Whaley (after “Roll the Old Chariot Along”)
Note: Each verse starts with the first line sung by Bass only, then other parts join in.


Verse 1

Well we’ve come a long way for to find ourselves a home (x3)
Cos we’re citizens of the world

Refrain:
And you’re more than – more than welcome here (x3)
Cos you’re citizens of the world


Verse 2

My mother and her mother and her mother before (x3)
They were citizens of the world


Verse 3

Here’s a hand to help you all ashore (x3)
Cos you’re citizens of the world


Verse 4

Well our nations’ roots spread wide and down (x3)
Cos we’re citizens of the world


Verse 5

Well you’re nowhere if you believe Teresa May (x3)
Cos you’re citizens of the world


Coda

Cos we’re citizens of the world

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