Michael Schack's birthday party
Composed by Frank Duggan 2020
On the verandah of Mickey Bourke's Hotel the
Wednesday Whistlers did play
In the town of Koroit for Michael Schack's birthday
The barroom of the pub was full to the brim
His family and friends were all there for him
The great Michael Schack a man among men
he made it to his birthday of three score and ten
Of his life he has some great stories to tell
To survive a liver transplant he's one who has done well
Of all the musicians of Victoria's south west
The humble Michael Schack remains one of the best
A quietly spoken fellow of few words to say
But truly a leader in his own down to Earth way
His lovely wife Helen for her man full of pride
As beautiful as the day she became his bride
Devoted to each other for so many years
They have shared their moments of laughter and tears
He is one not in a hurry to his grave
To undergo and survive a liver transplant one has to be brave
A down to earth fellow yet one to inspire
For his great love of life he is one to admire
A man of his word on whom you can depend
For his kindness and humility he has won many a friend
So many his birthday -- party did attend
The sort of day one hopes would never end
Good memories of Michael Schack's birthday will remain
In the future us all who attended to visit again
A major health scare he has had to survive
And so good to see him looking happy and well and alive
In the lounge of the pub Michael played with the Dead Livers his musician friends of the past
At Michael Schack's party a few hours went so fast
In the Koroit Hotel on a warm February evening out of the sun
Only smiling faces, everyone having fun
A huge milestone birthday for the great Michael Schack
One of late who has many a major health setback
One of life's quiet achievers in truth one can say
He did have a huge turnout for his birthday
One not in a hurry to join the ranks of the dead
In 2020 a great year for him may be ahead
His favourite team Collingwood may well win the AFL premiership flag
For one like him this would be worthy of a quiet brag
