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The song **"Botany Bay"** is a well-known traditional tune that gained popularity through its inclusion in the musical burlesque *Little Jack Sheppard*. The production was staged in London, England, in 1885, and later in Melbourne, Australia, in 1886. The play, a comedic satire, humorously explored themes related to crime, punishment, and transportation to the Australian penal colony of Botany Bay.

**"Botany Bay"** is a reflection on the transportation of convicts to Australia during the 18th and 19th centuries. It carries both a humorous and bittersweet tone, combining lamentation over leaving England with acceptance of a new life in a distant land.

The song’s jaunty rhythm and repetitive chorus contributed to its popularity as a singalong piece, often performed with humor and spirit. However, its underlying themes reflect the hardships faced by those transported to Botany Bay and the broader Australian colonies. Over time, "Botany Bay" has become a staple of Australian folk music and cultural heritage.
Released: 17-Nov-2024
Category: Folk
Application: GarageBand
File type: mp3
File size: 7.6 Mb
Plays: 1
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 0
License: Commerical derivatives allowed; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
**Verse 1**  
Farewell to old England forever,  
Farewell to my rum coes as well,  
Farewell to the well-known Old Bailey,  
Where I once used to be such a swell.  

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**Chorus**  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-ay,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Oh, we're bound for Botany Bay!  

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**Verse 2**  
There's the captain as is our commander,  
There's the bosun and all the ship's crew,  
There's the first- and the second-class passengers,  
Knows what we poor convicts go through.  

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**Chorus**  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-ay,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Oh, we're bound for Botany Bay!  

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**Verse 3**  
Oh, had I the wings of a turtle-dove,  
I'd soar on my pinions so high,  
Slap bang to the arms of my Polly love,  
And in her sweet presence I'd die.  

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**Chorus**  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-ay,  
Singing too-ral-li-oo-ral-li-addity,  
Oh, we're bound for Botany Bay!  
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artist
DD so you are exiled dude 😁
Ultracool folk 
Latest song: Manitou Falls
3 days ago
artist
Thanks @yoslounge I did this song because I like it and it was part of my childhood
2 days ago
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