“The Bright Shades of Blue”

Description

The convict recalls leaving Britain in chains, saying, "I'd left all my joys in those bright shades of blue." Once in Australia, he prospers, and at last returns to Britain -- to find that he misses Australia. He is old and alone far from his new home

References

  1. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 136-137, "The Bright Shades of Blue" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, MA136

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1968
Found in: Australia