I got roots where the saltbush grow I'm an Australian Boy In the land of boredom and brigalow I'm an Australian Boy I'm workin' a rig for BHP I'm an Australian Boy I've got a girl back in Emerald, waitin' for me I'm an Australian Boy Stuck out here at the end of the line I got a few mates and I'm doin' alright I hit the weekend like a 303 I'm an Australian Boy Kickin' up a dust storm, blowin' off steam I'm an Australian Boy I'm stuck in traffic on Flinders Street It's the Blues and the Bombers at the MCG It's layin' rubber on the road Turnin' up the heat Havin' big times, hittin' red lines Takin' knocks and getting' back on your feet I'm a Townsville digger in Afghanistan I'm an Australian Boy Tell the kids that I'll be home soon I'm an Australian Boy I'll stand by my mates, I stand by the flag I'm an Australian Boy I believe in the green and gold I'm an Australian Boy