Oh you're the big heart of the country all the world comes through your gate You're everybody's comrade and you're everybody's mate You're the front door of Australia with friendship flowing forth And we're proud to say come in this way through the big heart of the north Many oceans roll to meet the silver sands upon your shore Many races walk along your streets and freedoms they enjoy With the bright blue sky above you, you uphold Australia's torch You're a j**el shining for us you're the big heart of the north Oh you're the big heart of the country all the world comes through your gate You're everybody's comrade and you're everybody's mate You're the front door of Australia with friendship flowing forth And we're proud to say come in this way through the big heart of the north From the world they come and from the south there's a place for everyone
A helping hand and a friendly smile and a place there in the sun And when they leave and turn their faces further down the track You smile and say so long my friend cause you'll soon be coming back Oh you're the big heart of the country all the world comes through your gate You're everybody's comrade and you're everybody's mate You're the front door of Australia with friendship flowing forth And we're proud to say come in this way through the big heart of the north Oh you're the big heart of the country all the world comes through your gate You're everybody's comrade and you're everybody's mate You're the front door of Australia with friendship flowing forth And we're proud to say come in this way through the big heart of the north And yes we're proud to say come in this way through the big heart of the north