Lucky to be an Australian. Broderick Smith - My father's hands

Here I present The chords and lyrics with compliments from
Brod himself.
1MY FATHER'S HANDS C
8 perc and piano
4 x riff |C|FGC|
C G C G
MY FATHER'S HANDS THEY WORK IN STEEL
THROUGH VEILS OF SWEAT THEY FORGE THE PIPES
F C/E C G F|C|
BENDING TWISTING BLISTERING OVER A MAN-MADE SUN
C G C G
MY FATHER'S EYES BURN LIKE THE BEAST
THAT ALTHOUGH CORNERED WILL NOT CEASE
F C/E G C GF|C|
PUSHING ACCUSING REFUSING TO BE WON
C G C
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
F G
LUCKY TO BE
C G Am Bb FG|CGF|C|
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
MY FATHER'S HEART BEATS LIKE A HAMMER
BOLD AND HEAVY TILL THE WHISTLE
CHILLING KILLING SPILLING STEELYARDS WHEN THE DAY IS DONE
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
LUCKY TO BE
LUCKY TO BE
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
Eb
LIKE THE MAN WHO BREATHES IN CHEMICALS
LIKE THE MAN WHO BREATHES IN STEAM
G C/G
DREAM BECOMES REALITY
G7 C
REALITY BECOMES THE DREAM
4 harp + riff
MY FATHER'S HANDS THEY WORK IN STEEL
THROUGH VEILS OF SWEAT THEY FORGE THE PIPES
BENDING TWISTING BLISTERING OVER A MAN-MADE SUN
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
LUCKY TO BE
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN
LUCKY TO BE
LUCKY TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN

[@xr6lad]

RIP Brods. So many great songs that recall a period when Australians not only made things but were proud of who we were warts and all. And even more, a great time for Aussie musicians before we became bland

[@convaitsas5514]

One of our greatest singers and so under rated. RIP Broderick.

[@Rogerban]

I am Australian...and more than proud to be!

[@KG1970.]

We are lucky to be Australians.
RIP Broderick.

[@bennyjazzful]

Can you believe 6,000 views & not one bloody comment
Are they all deaf & dumb or just don't like good music
Broderick is world class & should be much more appreciated
WELL DONE

[@Offdrive3]

Vale Broderick, Aussie legend and unforgettable character

[@adamfarrow8400]

Should be our national anthem....great work Brod!

[@johoney7197]

Fantastic song. Vale Broderick Smith.

[@seanmichaellovesbooks]

Best patriotic Australian song ever written.
We are all lucky to be Australian.

[@venderstrat]

Go overseas. The best part is coming back home.

[@shanewohlers4839]

Heard this song on radio last night (haven't heard it for years) couldn't wait to get up this morning and listen to it again with kids, it's great being an Australian!!!

[@georgefrossinos9404]

+Shane Wohlers can oath it is Shane-o.

[@JCStorm76]

What a lost classic of Australian music. Gave me goosebumps

[@kevscranes]

Fantasic ode to the good ol Aussie boilermakers and welders

[@ginosidoti7671]

Loved this song when I was a Kid, in 1981 I was 12. Remembering seeing it on countdown. This isa great song, gets to the heart of it, stirs up the emotion in me, one of the most patriotic songs Australia has. Broderick Smith thank you for one of the greatest songs about our wonderful country.

[@leewright4941]

I've only just discovered this song. It's great! There's a live version just been posted. Search "Countdown- 20th December, 1981"

[@janinemartin9045]

Should be our National Anthem.
Love Broderick Smith
Love this done.
Very proud Australian.

[@splintamike]

I remember watching Brod interviewed about this song in 1981. He said then that the chorus was at least partly ironic. He said "Lucky to be an Australian? Well, kind of lucky..."

[@richoseventy7543]

heard this song when i was a kid and thought it was awesome. Its up there with the songs that little heroes released. These songs will only be remembered by us old buggers but if it doesn't give you a good feeling to be an aussie, i don't know what would.

[@KRW1612]

Great 'Australia Day' song.

[@Mark-td5ux]

Once, long ago, before globalisation,when we were the best kept secret.......

[@santanocci]

this was a great album, please put the rest of it up, i havnt heard last train to mobiltown for an eternity.

[@tonyfry2070]

On Broderick Smiths Big Combo LP, also via his website CD

[@MichaelStrange-n2w]

Broderick Smith passed away April 30 2023……RIP great Aussie (adopted) musician!

[@thelovemussels9084]

Broderick Smith is the greatest singer in oz history. End of story.

[@glennjelich3174]

Great song......it has got to be 35 years since I last heard it. Love the photos of the vessels, hoppers and pipe spools in the background. Sadly not to many fab shops left anymore.

[@garymccrohan7247]

R.I.P. Broderick Smith

[@Rogerban]

I love my country .

[@jackmeoff6095]

Happy Australia Day 2021

[@jons2467]

Great Aussie song

[@missylovestroy]

Happy Australia Day !!!

[@geoffreybruce8371]

RIP Brod.

[@hexturbation7283]

Should be the National Anthem.People dont realise how-lucky they are

[@Fatoldaussiebloke]

I actually thought this was a Jon English song.

[@thetruth8200]

so did i Adrian! was looking for lyrics under jon english but great song!

[@tonyfry2070]

@@thetruth8200 Both English heritage vocal inflection

[@Opalminer1]

Sorry I don't have it.