Written during a trip to Gundagai and visiting Captain Moonlite's grave.
Played with Irish Bouzouki & Cigar Box Guitar
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Lyrics:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Verse 1:
A bushranger was he
He robbed a bank with ease
He formed a gang like Kelly's
And plundered little towns.
Chorus:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Verse 2:
At Wantabadgery Station
on the verge of starvation
He held them all for ransom
Until the troopers came
Chorus:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Verse 3:
They held off the 4 troopers
Then reinforcements came
Moonlight's men were shot
Friend Nesbitt died that day.
Chorus:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Verse 4:
In Sydney 1880
Capt Moonlite was hanged
A dying wish to lay beside his lover & friend
Chorus:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Verse 5:
In 1995 he was re-buried in Gundagai
Next to friend and lover
His dear James Nesbitt.
Chorus:
In Gundagai he was laid to rest
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
He led the troops on a merry chase
Captain Captain Moonlite (Captain Captain Moonlite)
Words & Music: John Tuffs
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