Song for Uluru

Raining On The Rock - John Williamson


Pastel red to burgundy and spinifex to gold
We've just come out of the Mulga where the plains forever roll.
And Albert Namatjira has painted all the scenes,
And a shower has changed the lustre of our land.
And it's raining on the Rock,
In a beautiful country,
And I'm proud to travel this big land,
As an Aborigine.


[Chorus]
And it's raining on the Rock
What an almighty sight to see,
And I'm wishing on a postcard that you were here with me.


Everlasting daisies and a beautiful desert rose
Where does their beauty come from heaven know.
I could ask the wedge-tail but he's away too high,
I wonder if he understands it's wonderful to fly.


[Chorus]


It cannot be described with a picture,
The mesmerizing colours of the Olgas.
Or the grandeur of the Rock
Uluru has Power!


[Chorus]




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You could even try to make up a creative poem or even a cool song if you have some spare time to show to the rest of the class!


Miss Ingram & Mrs Zomer