[Verse 1] Its not the place it used to be when we looked to the monarchy To tell us how our lives could be, and nothings changed today We know theyve always been our friend, time to cut our ties with them The only question now is when we hold Republic Day [Chorus] On Republic Day, on Republic Day When its all been done and weve had our say And we all agree theres a better way Ill see you on Republic Day Ill see you on Republic Day [Verse 2] We fought and died in all her wars, fodder for a futile cause Thousands lost on foreign shores, a future blown away Australia flung her arms out wide, in we came, a human tide Embracing our new home with pride and were all here to stay [Chorus] On Republic Day, on Republic Day When its all been done and weve had our say And weve all agreed theres a better way Ill see you on Republic Day Ill see you on Republic Day [Verse 3] For a nation forged in fire and blood Sorry doesnt seem enough Were part of you and youre part of us Together well find a way [Chorus] On Republic Day, on Republic Day When its all been done and weve had our say And weve all agreed theres a better way Ill see you on Republic Day Ill see you on Republic Day [Verse 4] Well meet together at the gate, joined as one upon that date Welcome our own head of state on that historic day Well celebrate diversity, sacrifice and history Of the nation that weve come to be On that Republic Day [Chorus] On Republic Day, on Republic Day When its all been done and weve had our say And we all agree theres a better way Ill see you on Republic Day On Republic Day, on Republic Day When its all been done and weve had our say And we all agree theres a better way Ill see you on Republic Day [Outro] Shake your hand on Republic Day Dance with you on Republic Day
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