Come on to the market that's held in the square
Tonight (and tomorrow) is the hobbit market day in Michel Delving, organized by them lovely lasses Tibba and Nimelia Stoutfoot. What better way to celebrate than to sing the Michel Delving Market song?
About the song
The market song is best sung to the tune of Quare Bungle Rye. You can find original lyrics and hear someone sing the song over at Cantaria folk song archive. Below yer can also hear a version of it by The Dubliners.
Lyrics
If you are a hunter who roam through the woods And should you be missing some useful goods There's a place you can visit to buy your snares Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
On Monday you'll see hobbits fill the stalls With satchels and crates picked up at their halls They will sell off their goods with both skill and flair Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
There'll be jewelry and clothes and some colourful dyes The finest of weapons and sweet lovely pies There'll be seeds for your fields, ribbons for your hair Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
Now the market is aimed for those just starting out Who need better items as they walk about So the goods are all quality, but prices are fair Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
If you tire of trading you should not despair There'll be singing and dancing and merriment there Just be careful should you meet the dancing bear Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
So visit the market this Monday at eight If the traders can't help you, just order and wait 'Cause on Tuesday there will be another fair Over in Michel Delving a market is held in the square Come on to the market that's held in the square
Quare Bungle Rye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQhHKav47rE
The Dubliners - Quare Bungle Rye