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The Big Dry

by Julie Richards

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I am very proud of my debut single,
The Big Dry
I wrote this song for the battling Aussie farmers trying to get through this drought. Lyrics and Music by Julie Richards, Backing vocals by Max Richards and Solo guitar by Dave King. Recorded at Dead Mouse studios. I would like to thank the producers from "Never Too Late" Dave King, Max Richards & Bob Browne for all their help. I could not have done it without you guys.

Proceeds will go to Aussie Helpers.
I hope you all enjoy and dig in deep for the Aussie Farmers in drought.
Let's see how much money we can raise!

lyrics

The Big Dry Julie Richards

V1:
Red dust plains, cattle & flies
Dry rivers beds, frustrated she cries
livestock is starving, there’s no way to save them
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
It’s hard on the land in the big dry

V2:
Cracked salt plains, ragged outback
desperate & lonely, there’s no getting back
The dams are empty, the business closed
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
It’s hard on the land in the big dry

V3:
Dry dust bowl, will break your soul
A crippled land will break your home
She cries for the suffering, he cries for the loss
Only an Aussie, could bear this bastard toll
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
It’s hard on the land in the big dry

Chorus:
How hard has it been, Just to get by
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
This bastard of a place
will break your heart, rip it from your chest
It’s hard on the land in the big dry

V3:
Generations past, have stood the test
It could be last, when there’s nothing but death
They have asked for help & it’s time to pay
Cause only an Aussie, could love this bloody place
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
This bastard of a place
will break your heart, rip it from your chest
It’s hard on the land in the big dry
It’s hard on the land in the big dry

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released November 19, 2019
Lyrics and Music by Julie Richards
Featuring Never Too Late.
Max Richards, Bob Browne and Dave King

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