This is the Shire

Hobbits go on adventure sometimes, hopefully them will have a good time! And then return safely to the Shire. Here's a song for them and a lovely journey!

About the song

Best sung to the grand melody of "This is the One" by The Stone Roses (see video below), this one is for adventurous hobbits everywhere, and perhaps in particular fer those headed to New Zealand soon. Safe travels, and have lots of fun!

The song was first performed by The Brandy Badgers at Green Dragon Friday October 10th 2014. With bagpipes...

Yer can find more of me songs in me songbook. Yer won't find the bounder favourite "This is the Ore" there, though.

This is the Shire

A restless autumn morning The sky looks grey and mourning Still yer feel the urge ter roam Adventure waiting out there Exciting tales of danger Far away from friends and home

This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire Yer hobbit home

This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire Oh this is the Shire This is the Shire Yer hobbit home

The winding road yer beckons Hours feel like seconds Sights of wonder make yer strong And should the times be dire Light up a warming fire Think of home and sing this song

This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire Yer hobbit home

This is the Shire This is the Shire This is the Shire Oh this is the Shire This is the Shire Yer hobbit home

Oh this is the Shire Oh this is the Shire This is the Shire Yer hobbit home

And when yer back We will sing this song This is the Shire This is the Shire Be welcome home

(quite a few choruses removed)

This is the One

And here is the original song by The Stone Roses.

[tvideo type="youtube" clip_id="-aqY-8cMVdg"] The Stone Roses - This is the One