Across the River Murray

My family grew up on the River Murray
We spent our summer's along her banks
Swimming and frolicking in her waters
I first swam; right there at Moorook
Just down the road from the local store
Just down the road from the local school
That's where I grew up; learnt to swim
That's where dad took us for a swim
Across the River Murray; from bank to bank
I was maybe 12 years old; my brother 2 years older!
We decided to swim right across
Just for a lark! For exercise I guess!
Dad made sure we were all right
Kept us right there beside him
As we carefully crossed over 
From one side to the other!
We had a rest and then 
Swam right back again!
Thank God we were all okay
That day we swam across at Moorook!