Diamantina Drover

This is the live version of Diamantina Drover from Redgum's "Caught in the act". There are a few tabs around in different keys but this is the one () used in the album version. It can be transposed to for fewer barre chords if you prefer. The live version is worth chasing up for the guitar solo alone. (Lead in) ) The faces in the photograph are faded And I can't believe he looks so much like me For it's been ten long years today since I left for old Cork Station Saying I won't be back till the drovings done Chorus: For the rain never falls on the dusty Diamantina The drover finds it hard to change his mind For the years have surely gone like the drays from old Cork Station And I won't be back till the drovings done It seems like the sun comes up each morning Sets me up and then takes it all away For the dreaming by the light of the campfire at night Ends with the burning light of day (Chorus) I sometimes think I'll settle back in Sydney But it's been so long and it's hard to change your mind For the cattle trail goes on and on and fences roll forever And I won't be back when the drovings done (Chorus)