Way out at Parragundy, where the Paroo River runs
The bushies had survived for years on Rum and Biggins Buns
But the publican named Paddy got the locals feeling frisky
When he began to serve a drink named Parragundy Whisky
He began to serve a drink named Parragundy Whisky
The recipe was famous, he'd learnt it from his dad
Who'd come out to Australua as an Irish convict lad
Scoop the innards from a pumpkin, and pour the metho in
With some raisins and some neatsfoot oil, then watch the fun begin
Oh yes, some raisins and some neatsfoot oil, then watch the fun begin
When the brew had all fermented, and the juice had simmered down
He'd try it on the native tribe who lived on the edge of town
They'd cooee and they'd yackai, and they'd dance around the scrub
And if they survived till morning why he'd serve it in the pub
Oh yes if they survived 'till morning he'd serve it in the pub
But Christmas came a-scorching, and the tribe could not be found
And then a thirsty mob of bushies came a roarin' into town
Their livers were like blankets, and their hides were crackin' too,
And when Paddy wouldn't serve a drink, why they all stacked on a blue
Oh yes, when Paddy wouldn't serve a drink they all stacked on a blue
Old Paddy said Now listen, lads, I'd like a bit of shoosh
I think the brews too potent, but the blacks have all gone bush
It wouldn't be right to serve you, I think you'll all agree
So how's about some Biggins Buns, and a nice hot cup of tea?
Oh yes now how's about some Biggins Buns, and a nice hot cup of tea?"
"Come on your Irish Barman, and serve us all a drink
If the keg can hold it we can, no matter what you 'tink'
So Paddy broached the casket, and he started in to pour
And the brew was named "The Stiffener" from that day to evermore
Oh yes, the brew was named "The Stiffener" from that day to evermore
Six thirsty men are buried where the Paroo River runs
Above their heads for tombstones are six king-sized Biggins Buns
Which only goes to show, me lads, it's always somewhat risky
To take a lethal overdose of Parragundy Whisky
To take a lethal overdose of Parragundy Whisky