Ruby Princess (to tune/pace/piano of Ruby Tuesday by the Rolling Stones) There’s no doubt at all, where you came from Stowed away on board, among the throng. Stole a ride on every breath, Seems many missed the smell of death, Found out too late It’s such

Ruby Princess
(to tune/pace/piano of Ruby Tuesday by the Rolling Stones)

There’s no doubt at all, where you came from
Stowed away on board, among the throng.
Stole a ride on every breath,
Seems many missed the smell of death,
Found out too late
It’s such a fate.

So Goodbye Ruby Princess!
We’re gonna hang our shame on you.
Ain’t no blame sittin’ on our shoulders,
So we’re gonna diss you.

Two thousand walked the plank, at Circular Quay
Who let them all ashore? It wasn’t me.
We thought we held all the aces,
Now we’re just countin’ cases.
At such a cost
Twenty-one lives lost.

Hey Goodbye Ruby Princess!
We’re gonna hang our shame on you.
Ain’t no blame sittin’ on our shoulders,
So we’re gonna diss you.

Covid left the ship, went far and wide,
This saga’s dented our swollen, national pride.
Cos our system was the best,
Now every crew member needs a test.
Forget the raves
Reputations line the graves.

Yeah Goodbye Ruby Princess!
We’re so glad to see the back of you.
When you sail into the sunset,
You bet we’re gonna diss you.

So long Ruby Princess!
Your visit’s been so disappointing
And when we’re done with finger-pointing
You bet we’re gonna diss you

[Alec O’Halloran. Is this the best song ever to come out in these Corona times??]