Greg Hastings Melbourne Cup lyrics

First Tuesday in November is a day you can't forget
When all Australia stops and most will have a bet
They'll watch a bunch of horses as they race around the track
Hoping that the one who wins will be the one they backed
They'll be watching the Melbourne Cup

CHORUS
Watching the Melbourne Cup
All Australia stops………………
When they're watching the Melbourne Cup

I went into my local shop to buy some groceries
Totally unaware of this quite unique disease
For when I'd finished shopping and was about to leave the store
The bloke behind the counter went and bolted up the door
He went watching the Melbourne Cup

CHORUS
Watching the Melbourne Cup
All Australia stops………………
When they're watching the Melbourne Cup

I took my car for service as I thought I'd go away
Not thinking of what time it was let alone the day
Then the bloke took all the wheels off and turned and winked at me
Said, I'll be back in half an hour there's something on TV
He went watching the Melbourne Cup

CHORUS

Watching the Melbourne Cup
All Australia stops………………
When they're watching the Melbourne Cup

While flying home on Ansett across from Sydney town
I thought I'd take a look up front to see how we were bound
But what a big surprise when I opened up the door
There was no one in the pilots seat and this is what I saw
They were watching the Melbourne Cup

CHORUS
Watching the Melbourne Cup
All Australia stops………………
When they're watching the Melbourne Cup

So, if you're in Australia in November any year
You don't go much on horses and you're gasping for a beer
Get your order in before the starter drops his flag
Or you'll be standing at the bar till your knees begin to sag
For they'll be watching the Melbourne Cup

CHORUS
Watching the Melbourne Cup
All Australia stops………………
When they're watching the Melbourne Cup