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PAUL KEATING: There's a tale I heard Of an island man Tough and undeterred, he said Haven't you heard? This land - our land! We belong That's what the High Court said So when you sing this song, you gotta sing it for Ed. For Eddie. Ready? BAND: Ready! Mabo! Mabo! Mabo! KEATING: What's that name? BAND: Mabo! KEATING: For the Meriam people Letras de canciones BAND: Mabo! KEATING: It was very unequal BAND: Mabo! KEATING: Was it totally legal? Oh no! Watch me now! [SAXOPHONE SOLO] BAND: Mabo! Mabo! Mabo! KEATING: Here comes another one! BAND: Mabo! KEATING: Native title BAND: Mabo! KEATING: It's alive and vital BAND: Mabo! KEATING: Speak the truth and make it so! And if we follow this philosophy Demand a land beyond compare Then girt by faith and generosity We'll all combine to redefine a beauty rich and rare In joyful strains then let us sing... ALL: Advance Australia... (Thanks to Jess for these lyrics) From Letras Mania