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We left Latvia as young children left with teardrops in our eyes Mum and daddy took us with them and tearful were those last goodbyes We left Latvia forever never ever to return I knew heartache, I knew sorrow, I saw fire and Berlin burn. We arrived in Melbourne city and I've lived here for many a day Many thousands of miles from Latvia my old homeland far away Soviets came and took my Country and robbed it of democracy And though Latvia is now a free Country I now live where I wish to be. I've got good friends here in Melbourne and to them I can relate And my best friend Babs she come from Ireland and we get along just great Babs came here to live in Melbourne many, many moons ago From Connacht in the west of Ireland and the county of Mayo. We go to the Irish pubs together and I love the atmosphere Rebel songs and Irish music mixes well with Aussie beer Music always makes me happy, music lifts the spirits high I love music dancing music, music spreads the gift of joy. I was once a misplaced person and I have known the pangs of tears But I have never felt so happy the happiest I've been for years Still I sometimes think of Latvia and it cause me twinge of pain I brought bits of Latvia with me memories of home remain. I have reached the happy gateway walked up through the paths of strife And one day I will write the story write that story of my life, Tell about my homeland Latvia before the invader came And tell the world about the Soviets those who know no guilt or shame.