"The Boxing Kangaroo" lyrics

Australia II, we thank you for bringing home the Cup
We'll defend her in West Australia, show the world just what we've got
Sailing off Fremantle, we'll challenge all the rest
Slicing through blue waters, show the world who is best

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the challenges are here to stay
They're all out to beat us, and take our Cup away
Oh, there's French, Poms, Italians, Yanks, and Kiwis, too
They're here to challenge the spirit of the boxing Kangaroo

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the Aussie Cup is here to stay
We won't let them take it, it's ours, it's here to stay

So, come on, Australia, us Aussies are the best
Let's get aboard Australia III and put them to the test
The keel, unseen, slicing through the surf and through the spray
She's fast and lean, and she won't let 'em take our Cup away

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the Aussie Cup is here to stay
We won't let them take it, it's ours, it's here to stay
There's koala, kookaburra, platypus, and emu too
Backed up by the spirit of the boxing Kangaroo

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the Aussie Cup is here to stay
We won't let them take it, it's ours, it's here to stay

Australian supporters, have a drink or two
Let's try a Foster's, yeah, have some Carlton, too
Australian supporters, have a drink or two
Let's crack a can, and drink a toast to the boxing Kangaroo

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the Aussie Cup is here to stay
We won't let them take it, it's ours, it's here to stay
We'll defend her in West Aussie, no we won't let it go
With blood, bone, spit, and tears, she'll be ours for many years

Through sun, surf, wind, and spray, the Aussie Cup is here to stay
We won't let them take it, it's ours, it's here to stay
Yeah, Australian supporters, have a drink or two
Let's crack a can, and drink a toast to the boxing Kangaroo
Let's crack a can, and drink a toast to the boxing Kangaroo