The carnival, comes to town
I meet the doe-eyed girl
I've been dreaming of
Holding hands, hearts beating like a drum
Ride the Ferris Wheel, kids just having fun
Was I strong enough? Did I fall
Did I fall in love, well not enough?
Would I become the man, the boy would understand?
Did I stand by my friends, right to the end?
Oh, wake sleepy head, get out of bed
It's Australia day, so much we can do
Wake sleepy head, get out of bed
It's Australia day
School days, friends you make for life
Playing sports all year round
Taking it all in your stride
Time to go, try make it on your own
Find a job, save for a car
Meet that girl and make a home
Was I strong enough? Did I fall
Did I fall in love, well not enough?
Would I become the man, the boy would understand?
Did I stand by my friends, right to the end?
Oh, wake sleepy head, get out of bed
It's Australia day, so much we can do
Wake sleepy head, get out of bed
It's Australia day