The Isa Rodeo
Performer(s): Slim Dusty



Roll up you Ozzie horsemen, a challenge has been thrown
Don't let it go unnoticed, rough riding's in your bones
So pass along the grapevine, let everybody know
You've still got time to enter in Mt Isa's rodeo

They combed the north west stations, and brought the outlaws in
They're lively and they'll make you earn the prizes that you win
The brumbies from the northlands are yarded up to go
And throw an open challenge at the Isa rodeo

So roll up you Ozzie horsemen let everybody know
You've still got time to enter in Mt Isa's rodeo

The feature horse is spinifex you've heard of him I suppose
He's reputation deadly as everybody knows
So come on you bow legged stockmen
This. challenge has to go, to anyone from anywhere at the Isa rodeo

The town is decked out gaily, and flags are flying high
There's country music playing, beneath that friendly sky
Roughriders roll in daily, and set the town aglow
And the big parade's already called the Isa rodeo

So roll up you Ozzie horsemen let everybody know
You've still got time to enter in Mt Isa's rodeo

Now when the dust as settled, and crowds have all gone home
It's kind of sad to wander through, the rodeo grounds alone
But we will all remember this year was a mighty show
And the folks are coming back again to the Isa rodeo
To the Isa rodeo