Waltzing Matilda Lyrics

Once she'd escaped from the foster system broken down

The streets of DC were a haven of rest

Her baggage was heavy yet she never had owned anything

She'd been deprived of everything else

I took her in like a friend with no strings to pull

Her smile gave me just what a empty man needs

I taught her to learn my mum mum's old accordion

So she'd play waltzing Matilda for me

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda

She'd play the waltzing Matilda for me

When the sky went black I'd take out her accordion

She'd play waltzing Matilda for me

The years went by she tried so hard to run away

She made it to Brooklyn and Chesapeake bay

I'd bide my time reclaim it from the pawning shop

So she'd return to play old Matilda for me

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda

She'd play the waltzing Matilda for me

When the sun went black I'd hand her that accordion

She'd play waltzing Matilda for me

Some man made her sick no telling who it really was

So she up and died like a rose in the night

And each dark night I picture petals drifting down

Then dream of her bloom to awake stark light

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda

She'd play the waltzing Matilda for me

When the sky went black I'd unlock the accordion

She'd play waltzing Matilda for me