Verse 1
G C9
He's moving all his stock to that big paddock
D C9 G(walkdown to Em)
The fire's coming through and it's coming fast
Em C9
1600 sheep, 200 cattle
G D
When it comes to giving up he'd be the last
Verse 2
G C9
That old brigade come by with the bad news
D C9 G(walkdown to Em)
A big burn's on it's way and we need your help
Em C9
So he kissed his wife goodbye and said i love you
G D
And he left his stock to fend for themselves
C9
Just how it goes
Chorus
G D C9
And he's sti----ill circlin'
G D C9
Round and round upon this dusty land
G D C9
And he'll keep the mob together while he's workin'
Em D C9 D
Always keen to lend a helping hand
C9
And he's still circlin'
Verse 3
G C9
A windshift turned the fire towards his homestead
D C9 G(walkdown Em)
And he was faced with putting down his injured stock
Em C9
Across this smoky flat all lame and breathless
G D
His Collie circled round the frightened mob
C9
He's doing his job
Chorus
Solo: C9 G D C9 G D C9
Verse 4
D
Through drought and flood and fire
Em
Through hardship and good times
Am C
I raise my glass to every man and dog
D
If you look, you'll always find
Chorus
N/C
And he's sti----ill circlin'
G D C9
Round and round upon this dusty land
G D C9
And he'll keep the mob together while he's workin'
Em D C9 D
Always keen to lend a helping hand
G C9 G C9 G
still circlin' still Circlin'