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Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> W -> Waltzing Matilda
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Waltzing Matilda that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
Traditional's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
And he sang as he shoved that humbug in his duffle bag.
Original Lyrics:
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag.
Traditional's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
And he sang as he shoved that june bug in his toga bag.
Original Lyrics:
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag.
Australian Folk Song's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
And he sang as he watched and waited till his belly boiled
Original Lyrics:
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled
Australian Folk Song's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
Andy sang, Andy watched.
Original Lyrics:
And he sang, and he watched.
Traditional's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
Boxing my til-don
or
Boxing with children
or
Boxing with children
Original Lyrics:
Waltzing Matilda
Traditional's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
Once a Johnny Swagman can't find a Billabong
Original Lyrics:
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Australian Folk Song's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
Walt, sing Matilda.
Original Lyrics:
Waltzing Matilda
Australian Folk Song's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
Wanna sing Mathilda
Original Lyrics:
Waltzing Matilda
Australian Folk Song's, "Waltzing Matilda"
Misheard Lyrics:
We all sing matilda
Original Lyrics:
Waltzing matilda
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