Goodbye Blinky Bill Lyrics - John Williamson

by John Williamson 

Goodbye Bunyip Bluegum, goodbye Blinky Bill 

And beautiful little Nutsie, I can't believe it 

Our koalas are all dying, can it really be 

A national disaster, a world catastrophe 

Shiny little black nose and fluffy little ears 

Furry little bundle soaking up the tears 

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie are crying in the rain 

And wombat's gone into his hole and won't come out 

Oh pass the hat around between your friends 

There's no time to contemplate 

Maybe if we show some love 

Maybe it's not too late 

'Cause Blinky Bill is dying, cross him off the list 

Knock on doors, ring the bell, save the eucalypts 

I don't think I could stand the shame, knowing that I could 

Have saved the world from losing something beautiful and good 

One doctor on the job is hardly enough 

One little hospital, wake up Australia 

It's our corner of the world, time to pull our weight 

What would we tell our children about our little mate