Fer those who stay, but also fer those who leave. Just remember that being a hobbit is a state of mind, no matter which game yer play.
Best sung to the Blackmore's Night lovely version of Barbara Allen, this was written for the Songburrow Strollers performance during January's Winterstock concert on Landroval. The slow start leads to a rousing chorus at the end, and it is one of few songs I have added bagpipes to. It has quickly become a favourite among them Brandy Badgers too, and is a good one ter play at the end of a lively inn night. Nine hobbits playing this one together makes it loud!
Them lyrics are below the video. Oh, and should yer want to look at more of me songs, have a look in me songbook.
[video type="youtube" clip_id="OZPf8DYy-8E"] Blackmore's Night: Barbara Allen
Grand Shire Life Song
Come gather round and hear our song Come gather round the fire Let us share a meal and some biscuits too For the life is grand in the Shire
Our rolling fields are lush with life Home to all the food we require Seven meals a day, sometimes even more For the life is grand in the Shire
Longbottom Leaf and Southern Star The weed we all admire Stuff in in yer pipe, let them smoke rings fly For the life is grand in the Shire
Our inns are loud with lively songs The dance and drink inspire Lads and lasses hug as the night grows old For the life is grand in the Shire
Some hobbits fear the years ahead Say the times are dire Share yer joy with them, make their minds at ease For the life is grand in the Shire
Come Boffin, Bolger, Grubb and Took Let's set yer hearts afire Don't be shy tonight, sing with all yer might For the life is grand in the Shire
Come gather round and hear our song Come gather round the fire Let us share a meal and some biscuits too For the life is grand in the Shire