The hustle and the bustle of the noisy city street

The tiny little café where I stopped to rest my feet

The leafy promenade that runs along the shore

Makes me long to be there once more

You may think my reverie carries me to Paris

Or New York or London or Rome

But no, it’s the place I call home

In my hometown the view of everything

Is upside-down, it’s true, that’s why they swing

Despite the isolation, sophistication is what they possess

Style and finesse, but nevertheless

In my hometown the folks all smile and wave

In my hometown the blokes are strong and brave

And you’ll begin to grin like some happy clown

When you have been to my hometown!

One look at any map’ll

Lead you to the place that I adore

It’s my own little apple

Nestled right on the Swanee shore

If you care to place a wager

Then I’ll gladly bet the major

Towns would die for our landmarks

Like lakes and parks

Like snakes and sharks

And when you think that’s all there is to sightsee, oh!

When my baby smiles at me I go to Freo!

Freeways, Broadways, Fourth and Main

Valleys, hills, a rolling plain

Busy malls and big hotels

How I love those city smells

Ferry rides and carousels

Bright lights, bridges, nightclubs, we’ve got bells!

In my hometown the sky is never gray

They never frown or cry, so don’t delay

Enjoy some relaxation and recreation on your holiday

Whenever you stay in WA

So come on down and spend a day or three

In my hometown, my friend, and you’ll agree

No place on earth is worth an ounce of renown

Compared to Perth, that’s my hometown!