He was a good friend of the Aussie battlers br And in politics he did have a lengthy span br Tom Burns a favourite son of Queensland br A dyed in the wool Labor Party man. br br Tom Burns was a likeable fellow br The former Deputy Premier to Queensland's ex Premier Wayne Goss br No doubt he did have a good innings br But to his family and friends he is a huge loss. br br A likeable sort of a character br Tom Burns one who laughed a lot br And those in his life that he befriended br By them he will not be forgot. br br Tom Burns is at rest forever br With the dead of Queensland he lay br A great character in his own right br Politicians like him are rare today.