We learnt the creed at Hungerford
We learnt the creed at Bourke
We learnt it in the good times
And learnt it out of work
We learnt it by the harbour-side
And on the billabong
"No matter what a mate may do
A mate can do no wrong!"
He's like a king in this respect
(No matter what they do)
And, king-like, shares in storm and shine
The Throne of Life with you
We learnt it when we were in gaol
And put it in a song
" No matter what a mate may do
A mate can do no wrong!"
They'll say he said a bitter word
When he's away or dead
We're loyal to his memory
No matter what he said
And we should never hesitate
But strike out good and strong
And jolt the slanderer on the jaw
A mate can do no wrong!