~*~ C 'Cobbler' Chaseman ~*~
The Wandering Bush Singer
Welcome to the unofficial homepage of Charles 'Cobbler' Chaseman, also known as C Cobbler Chaseman or Three C's - one of Australia's most mysterious bush singers!
The Legend
Known for wearing his shoes down to nothing as he wandered from town to town, Cobbler earned his nickname from his habit of repairing his own boots. A true bushman, he carried his songs and stories across the Australian outback, leaving mysteries in his wake...
The Mysterious Disappearance
In a twist of fate that echoes the very song that made him infamous, Cobbler met his end in a mysterious fashion. After claiming to be followed by an unknown presence, he dove into a billabong, never to be seen again. His companions swear nothing was following him, but...
The Lost Song
In what could only be described as an eerie coincidence, Cobbler's adapted version of "When Billy Burd Went To Bourke" was set to be published in Banjo Patterson's Old Bush Songs. However, the song mysteriously refused to be printed, and was eventually removed from the master copy.
What follows is the complete transcription of Cobbler's notorious adaptation.
The webmaster takes no responsibility for consequences of reading or performing this song.
The Theory
Some say the song contains hidden meanings... Others claim it's a ritual disguised as a folk song... What really happens when you sing about going "Back O' Bourke"? The strange disappearance of both the song's subject and its creator has led many to believe there's more to these lyrics than meets the eye...