THE FAIRBRIDGE BOY - #toolatebrother - a trending folk song about Australia

“best new folk songs”, “original music” ,"new music", "best Indie music channel”. Step back in time with the “The Fairbridge Boy,” a poignant but ultimately uplifting song that tells the story of the Fairbridge Farm School near Perth, Australia. This song captures the essence of a childhood with true resilience, in a quest to find his place..the boy done good!

Introduction to "The Fairbridge Boy"
"The Fairbridge Boy" is a song inspired by the true stories of children who were part of the Fairbridge Farm School in Pinjarra, near Perth, Australia. Established in 1913, the Fairbridge Society aimed to provide a better life for orphaned and disadvantaged children by sending them to farm schools in various parts of the British Empire, including Australia. The song tells the story of a young boy who, after being orphaned, is transported to Australia as a child migrant, where he finds a new home and sees his childhood dreams come true through hard work and determination.

The Fairbridge Farm School Experience
The Fairbridge Farm School was known for its rigorous agricultural training programs, designed to equip children with the skills necessary to become self-sufficient farmers or farm workers Life at the school was demanding, with a strict daily routine that included farm chores, education, and other activities aimed at developing the children's physical and mental abilities Despite the challenges, many children found the experience transformative, gaining not only practical skills but also a sense of purpose and belonging.
The Story Behind "The Fairbridge Boy"
The song "The Fairbridge Boy" captures the essence of the Fairbridge experience through the eyes of a young 'Brummie' kid (ie. from Birmingham England). After being uprooted from his foster home he is sent to Australia, the protagonist faces numerous challenges but ultimately finds a new sense of home and purpose at the Fairbridge Farm School. Through his hard work and the opportunities provided by the school, he is able to achieve his childhood dreams, illustrating the resilience and potential of the child migrants who were part of this initiative.

Conclusion
"The Fairbridge Boy" is more than just a song; it's a tribute to the resilience and determination of the child migrants who were part of the Fairbridge Farm School. Through its narrative, the song brings to life the experiences of those who were given a second chance at a young age, and the enduring impact of the Fairbridge legacy.

The Lyrics:-
He's an orphan now at nine,
on the streets he spent his time,
where a patch of grey ,
had been his only sky,
dirty puddles were his sea,
where imagined boats sail free,
every summer he is playing
'lets-pretend',
yet this brummie kid still smiles,
rosey cheeks but misty eyes,
when he 'bites his lip'
he never ever cries,
but they're sending him away,
"somewhere green for him to play",
he's a Fairbridge boy,
and he only wants to stay.

Now he knows he is a Fairbridge boy,
a good Catholic kid is he now,
he knows that he's a sinner,
but he always gets a dinner,
he just but wants to be a winner,
he's just an orphaned kid,
who only wants to stay,
he's a Fairbridge boy,
so he never gets his way.

It was 1959,
when they told him things were fine,
but they moved him to Barnardo's,
by the sea,
they said that "Canada was full"
but Australia was good,
so he's sailing on a foggy morning tide,
as they cross Freemantle Sound,
for Pinjarra he is bound,
to the Fairbridge Farm School,
roster he's assigned,
though later on he's sent away,
cause at fifteen you can't stay,
he's a Fairbridge boy,
and life doesn't work that way.

But he knows he is a Fairbridge boy,
a good Catholic kid is he now,
he knows that he's a sinner,
so he always eats his dinner,
he wants to be a winner,
he's just an orphan kid,
who only wants to stay
he's a Fairbridge boy
so he never gets his way.

He goes to Perth where he finds work,
gives his all for all he's worth,
and he makes a little money
on the side,
he can't believe this place he's found,
he buys a little patch of ground,
and pretty soon he owns,
every street in town,
now he's living by the sea,
where his brummie boat sails free,
and in summer he's not playing lets-pretend,
heaven knows how he got there,
it's no wonder people stare,
all the papers call him.............
the Fairbridge Millionaire.

But he knows he is a Fairbridge boy,
a good Catholic kid is he now,
he knows that he's a sinner.
so he always pays for dinner,
now that he's a winner,
but he's still that orphan kid,
the one they all sent away,
he's a Fairbridge boy,
who found a place to stay.

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