I've Been Everywhere Man...

Our class is taking scene 9 in the Production - Neat in the Naki. We are singing a version of "I've Been Everywhere Man", here is the original version by John Grenell:

And here is our version...

Here are the words to our song...

I’ve Been Ev’rywhere

Well I was hitching a ride on a winding Taranaki road

When along came a lorry with a high and canvas-covered load

"If you're going to Hurdon, mate, with me you can ride"

So I jumped into the cabin and settled down inside

He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand

And I said, "Look, listen mate, I've been everywhere in this here land ...

(Chorus)

Cos, I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere man

I've crossed the desert bare man,

I've breathed the mountain air man

Of travel I've had my share man

I've been ev’rywhere

(V1)

I’ve been to….

Te Roti, Tikorangi, Tariki, Huirangi,

Lepperton, Brixton, Bell Block, Hurdon,

Egmont Village, Whalers Gate, Midhirst, Eltham,

Motanui, Urenui, Oanui, Kapununi,

Camping at Te Wera, Pouakai, Owae

Hurford, Inglewood, Stratford – it’s looking good!

(Chorus)

Cos, I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere man

I've crossed the desert bare man,

I've breathed the mountain air man

Of travel I've had my share man

I've been ev’rywhere

(V2)

I’ve been to….

Cape Egmont Light house, Coastal Walkway,

Port Taranaki, Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

Sugar Loaf Islands, Wind Wand Wandering,

Surfing, Golfing, Swimming, coffeeing!

Centre City, Waiwakaiho Valley

Shopping, spending, I’ve been busy!

(Chorus)

Cos, I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere man

I've crossed the desert bare man,

I've breathed the mountain air man

Of travel I've had my share man

I've been ev’rywhere

(V3)

I’ve been to….

Front gate, front path, bike stands, rope swings,

Swimming pool, playground, sandpit, toilets,

Sick bay, guinea pigs, tennis courts, wheelie bins,

Jungle gyms, staff room, Kahikatea trees,

School Office, Costume Room,  Bush Track, Lib’ry

Frankley, Hurdon, I’ve been busy.

(Chorus)

Cos, I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere man

I've crossed the desert bare man,

I've breathed the mountain air man

Of travel I've had my share man

I've been ev’rywhere

Cos, I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere man

I've crossed the desert bare man,

I've Breathed the mountain air man

Of travel I've had my share man

I've been ev’rywhere

I’ve been here, there, and ev’rywhere!