The Baggy Green Songtext
von John Williamson

A ball through the window, a worn patch of grass
Arvos in the backyard, worth the panes 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 loose the dream
Better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green
Batters take the centre, 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 Australia shout
You wish the day would never end, you′re still not out

Don't give up, no don't give up, never loose the dream
Better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green
Batters take the centre, 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 the 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 loose the dream
Better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green
Batters take the centre, bowlers hit the seam
You never take for granted the baggy green

And now bets a new centre goal, as Michael
Bradman is outside the offs pack-
It′s a card
And they run two
And that brings Bradman his thousandth run for the tour

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 loose the dream
Better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green
Batters take the centre, bowlers hit the seam
You never take for granted the baggy green


No, don't give up, no don't give up, never loose the dream
Better than a crown of jewels to wear the baggy green
Batters take the centre, bowlers hit the seam
You never take for granted the baggy green
No, you never take for granted the baggy green