About Don Walker

Don Walker is widely considered one of Australia’s greatest songwriters. For over forty years – from Cold Chisel and Tex, Don & Charlie to his solo work – he has written songs that capture what it is to be Australian.

Collected Lyrics

Collected here, for the first time, are lyrics from his extensive career: from ‘Khe Sanh’ to ‘Flame Trees’, ‘Cheap Wine’ to ‘Harry Was a Bad Bugger’, Walker’s words are poetic, moving and incisive. These words live on the page, with or without the memory of music.

Additional Content

Interspersed with autobiographical sketches and anecdotes, Songs is a must-have for fans of Walker’s brilliant, razor-sharp storytelling.