Byron Bay
*By the Cavedwellers
Guest player: Erin Debakcsy- Violins*

Foul-Weather Jack he sailed the seas
Through storm and strife he came
To Louisburg to raze the fort
And render the French lane
When colonists rebelled as one
West Indies were his stage
Then governor of Newfoundland
And Labrador was made

For all the daring deeds you do
Byron Bay was named for you

Mad Jack the name of his first-born
An army captain he
And madness was his stock in trade
And his true infamy
His bride gave him a child
And gave her life up far too fast
He married Mrs. Gordon
Then took his own life at last

For all the tragedy gone through
Byron Bay was named for you

You had no fear
You’d never thought to bring it here

George Gordon next to wear the name
Distinguished twice before
Took up the pen and not the sword
He not a Byron born
His language was elixir to
The hearts that he possessed
An idol among poets,
Keats and Shelly were his friends

For all the love and fame you knew
Byron Bay was named for you