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North Of The River

from THE ODD BOX (Album) by Garrington T Jones

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The Daintree River in Far North Queensland, separates the populated region of the Douglas Shire in the south from the Daintree Tropical Rainforest to the north.

This region happens to be the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world and the mysteries contained within the forest are magical, spellbinding and dangerous. Many people are lured to the north of the river; will you be too?

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When the moon shines on the water,
And glints in a crocodile’s eye.
Meet the boys at the waterhole,
Drinking Bundy and Tennessee Rye.
A shout goes out,
“Let’s fire ‘em up,
Pack your gun and woman inside,
We’re heading out on a pig hunt,
Sit back and enjoy the ride”.
There’s a wild kind of redneck in the forest here…..
Oooooh …… North of the river!
You better take care.

From the south came a city slicker
Smart suit and looking just fine,
To build a bridge over the water
“People let’s move with the times!”
So they took him out,
Got covered in mud,
Along the CREB Track in the rain.
He stayed overnight in the village,
But he was never went south again.
There’s a strange kind of magic in the forest here.....
Oooooh …… North of the river.
You better beware.

So if you travel over the water,
Make the crossing at first light,
Do all the things that you need to do,
Catch the ferry home at night.
You better move fast,
There’s nothing to see,
When the Sun slips out of sight,
Wild things walk in the mangroves,
When the mozzies begin to bite.
There is a strange kind of voodoo in the forest here…..
Oooooh….. North of the river,
You better say your prayers.

Lyrics & Music by G C Tolley
© New Tradition Music - 2021

credits

from THE ODD BOX (Album), track released November 5, 2021
Garrington T Jones: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica.
Emily Ewing Backing Vocals.
Dave Draper: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar.
Rick A’Mortis: Drums.

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Garrington T Jones England, UK

Garrington T Jones is a performer and recording artist who gives the art of lyrical storytelling a modern day edge.

Garrington describes himself as a "Rhythm shaker, a riff chaser, a lyric hunter, a song maker and a lover of acoustic Blues, Folk & Roots music. ... more

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