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They Call Me Maremma

from All My Friends by Barry Peters

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Ever heard of penguins being cared for by sheep dogs? That's exactly what is happening in Warrnambool on the southern coast of Australia. After years of constant fox attacks, the Italian Maremmas were tried on the little island just of the main shoreline in the Merri Marine Sanctuary - and you know what? This little canine experiment is working.

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They Call Me Maremma

Out on me island, I got heaps of chicks
Yeah - them foxes might be fast, they got tons of tricks
Them foxes might be flashy but they make a real mess
So I hover around me birds and I do me best

They call it Penguin Island, but I am the chief
They’ll be nothing with four legs, not another hairy thief
They’ll be nothing with four legs ‘cause I sniff the land and wind
And I care me little friends with their flappy little fins

Me, yeah me, they call me Maremma
I’m not a dumb blonde and I don’t do glamour
If you live on me island, see I’m your mate
I’m a stay at home dog, can’t go for a date
I’m a stay at home dog but I’d like to make it clear
You can pop up little penguin ‘cause it’s safe out here

A penguin may be cute, as smart as she is short
It’s an honour to protect her so she doesn’t get hurt
It’s an honour to protect her she’s so faithful and so true
It’s a normal natural thing that a dog would want to do.

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from All My Friends, released January 6, 2011
Words by Barry Peters
Music by Don Stewart

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Barry Peters VIC, Australia

Dubbed the Paul Kelly of the underage music scene, Barry is based in Warrnambool on Australia's beautiful southern coast.

Amassing near gold record sales as a totally independent artist, his appeal is very simple: Barry writes great songs. Rich with environmental themes, his music is profound and energetic.

Warm, wise and funny, Barry Peters is an artist worth introducing to every child. ... more

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