I Walk Alone

I walk alone at break of day
In fields of mist and dew
The sun peeks up her sleepy head
And skylarks sing anew
The air is cool, the light is shy
The path before me gay
And I will sing for joy of life
To walk at break of day

I walk at noon amidst the trees
'Neath dappled green and gold
The forest scent of earth and leaf
Its ancient story told
Of hidden glades of branch and bough
The secrets no one sees
And I will sing in quiet peace
And walk amidst the trees

I walk at dusk beside the stream
In dim and fading light
The waters murmur their own song
To purple clouds of night
The stars shine down, the breeze is low
It whispers of a dream
And I will sing a lullaby
And walk beside the stream

I walk with friends along the way
Though some I cannot see
And yet I feel them close beside
Their presence comforts me
Tomorrow comes another road
To where I cannot say
But I will sing and walk again
With friends along the way

Fantasy Fan - TORn

Battle Cry of the Shieldmaidens

Be bold and brave, destroy the cage!
Fair maidens of the Shield unite!
We walk to prove our strength and wage
The battle for our bodies’ Might.
Lead or follow as you can
Courageous women of Rohan!

Jaxena, Bearer of our Thread
Has from the risky paths us led.
From North and South and East and West
She rallies maidens to the Quest.

(The Quest is this, just so you know,
From Frodo’s door we’re bound to go.
And then through peril, toil and sweat
To Rivendell we are well met!)

Be bold and brave, destroy the cage!
Fair maidens of the Shield unite!
We walk to prove our strength and wage
The battle for our bodies’ Might.
Lead or follow as you can
Courageous women of Rohan!

Ranger Jewel, she charts our path.
From Shire to Wood, she does the math.
Counting the miles to get to Bree,
Then on to Elrond’s House Homely.

Be bold and brave, destroy the cage!
Fair maidens of the Shield unite!
We walk to prove our strength and wage
The battle for our bodies’ Might.
Lead or follow as you can
Courageous women of Rohan!

Bright Kally has picked up the task
To spin the Web that we have asked.
From Dawn to Dusk and hours beyond
She binds us close to keep us fond.

Be bold and brave, destroy the cage!
Fair maidens of the Shield unite!
We walk to prove our strength and wage
The battle for our bodies’ Might.
Lead or follow as you can
Courageous women of Rohan!

So Maidens brave, keep true your word
And shoulder bow and sheathe your sword.
Step on the road our leaders choose.
The Charge is thus: for us to lose!

(The Quest is this, just so you know,
From Frodo’s door we’re bound to go.
And then through peril, toil and sweat
To Rivendell we are well met!)

Be bold and brave, destroy the cage!
Fair maidens of the Shield unite!
We walk to prove our strength and wage
The battle for our bodies’ Might.
Lead or follow as you can
Courageous women of Rohan!

A Walking Haiku

Frodo and his friends
To Rivendell they journeyed
We'll all meet them there

Tisbe - WWEC

Sunny Day

Sung to the great jazz tune of 'Sesame Street';-) (Link to music.)

Sunny day,
walkin’ three miles today.
On my way,
where hobbits rest a spell.
Can you tell me how to get,
how to get to Rivendell?

Weigh today,
droppin’ the pounds away.
On may way
to where bikinis dwell!
Can you tell me how to get,
how to get to Rivendell?

There’s no magic eagle ride.
It’s a long, long road to stride,
but I’ll make it with you.
We are shieldmaidens!
We are beautiful!

On my way.
Want to see elves today.
Stay on Plan
and watch the number fall!
While I await ROTK,
on the Road to Rivendell,
on the Road to Rivendell,
on the Road to Rivendell.

Rivendell Walkin' Blues 

Composer's note: this song didn't start out as a blues song, but the Muse had other ideas :))

Goin' on a journey,
Leavin' Bag End,
Stepping into danger
With foe and with friend,
Bracin' for adventure
No hobbit should know,
Lingerin' in The Shire
Though I know I must go.

Chorus:
And I walk to Rivendell,
Travellin' through wind and sun,
Gonna carry this One Ring
'Til my quest is done.

Munchin' on apples
And duckin' Black Riders,
Meeting the Wood Elves
And trusting in Strider,
Skimmin' 'cross the Brandywine,
Drinking in Bree,
Battling mosquitoes
And dreamin' of the Sea.

Chorus:
As I walk to Rivendell,
Travellin' through wind and sun,
Gonna carry this One Ring
'Til my quest is done.

Campin' on the roadside
And scaling each hill,
Eatin' second breakfast
And talkin' with Bill,
Fighting on Weathertop,
Goin' for a ride,
Headin' for the Ford
And safe on the other side.

Chorus:
As I walk to Rivendell,
Ramblin' through wind and sun,
Gonna carry this One Ring
'Til my quest is done,
Gonna carry this One Ring
'Til my quest is done

Shaal - TORC

I Walk to See...

I walk to see
the town of Bree!
I'll get there soon,
if not by noon, and
so I sing this tune!

Hey diddle diddle DEE!
Sing a little song of Bree!
Makes me feel so fancy free!
Sing a song of spring!

Pansey Makehay - WWEC

82 Miles to Beer...

(82) miles to beer in my hand,
(82) miles to beer.
Have a pint in Bree,
and be thinking of me,
with (82) miles to beer in my hand!

Estelina - WWEC

I’m on my Way...

To the tune of "I'm on my way" from the Shrek soundtrack:

"I'm on my way from Hobbiton to Rivendell today. Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
I'm on my way from Hobbiton to Rivendell today.
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
I'm on my way to what I want from this world. And years from now you'll make it to the next world...."

Green Ranger - WWEC

We’re off to Rivendell, We Are

To the tune of "I'm 'Enery the Eighth, I am"

We're off to Rivendell, we are
By foot or bike (but NOT by car!)
We're taking a Middle Earth walking tour
Our spirits are high
Though our feet are sore.
And as we journey to Rivendell (Rivendell!)
The Shieldmaidens' ranks are going to swell (we're swell!)
Yes, we're on our way to Rivendell (Rivendell!)
On to Rivendell we go, we go.
On to Rivendell we go!

(Second verse, same as the first...)

MaggieMay C. - WWEC

A Travel Song

Over hill and under star
Beneath a misty blanket grey
I strive to travel just as far
As Frodo did in thirty days
With fiery sunlight beating down
Or rainfall splashing into pools
I plan to reach the Elven town
By autumns end or start of Yule
As countless trees sway in the wind
I bid familiar paths farewell
And think with hope on journeys end
A warm welcome in Rivendell

Flower of Telperion - TORn

A Very Simple Hobbit Song

The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began
But neither rain nor wind or storm
Will stop our walk to Rivendell

We walk, we run, we bike as well
In haste to see Fair Folks with bows
For all we dream is Rivendell
The magic place where lead all roads

You'll find among us many kinds:
Maidens Not Appearing on Film and
Weight Watchers, some Tolkien Online,
The One Ring Walkers- all hand in hand.

And even though sometimes we feel
Like sitting down and crying a bit,
We soon stand up with stronger will
And heart that's light despite sore feet

One day the journey will be complete
We will arrive at Rivendell's gates
And sigh with wonder for no hobbit
Untouched by beauty, stays, of this place

We will not enter until the last
Of our company arrives
Where there's no present, future, past
And where we wish to spend our lives

But although Lembas Bread may be
The sweetest thing, the best hearts need
We soon start missing Shire, Bree,
Mushrooms, pipeweed, most of all- beer

And day will come to say
"Oh well At Rivendell great time was spent
But now it's time to bid farewell
And set off back to beloved Bag End.

This song is simple but let it be,
For wiser, time to come is yet
Let's sing together "one, two and three"
And lets's start quest for home meal and bed.

Dazzling_Moonlight - TORC

A Travelling Song

Sundown, the shades drawn within this sleepy town
And even the dusken stars have trimmed their fires down,
thankful for the sameness each morning doubtless brings
yet sighing for the day that writes a different tune to sing

Long has this harbor cradled me within its nets
And in this sturdy home I've built, I've lived in bliss, and yet
dreams prompt me to wonder what lies past what's safe and known
and if fullfillment is to be found someplace far from home...

Is the sky any bluer 'crost the road in the distance
that stretches through the valley far below?
Are the flowers any brighter? Is the grass there truly greener?
Whatever be the answer, I simply have to know

I gather all my wishes up and hold them in my hand,
Stick them in my pocket and then pack up what I can
I give one last glance at the town where now evening fog hangs,
where all was safe and all was sure and nothing ever changed.

So now I turn to the unknown, a world in shades of grey.
What do I seek? Should I turn back? How will I find my way?
I stop, wait for the answer to be dropped into my hand
but am met only with a soft breeze, whispering "You can."

Is the sky any bluer 'crost the road in the distance
that stretches through the valley far below?
Are the flowers any brighter? Is the grass there truly greener?
Whatever be the answer, I simply have to know

The first step is the hardest of the journey, oft I've heard
And that done, something greater pushes my meek steps foreward
Kind's the warmth the sun provides as I travel by day
Beloved, though, the stars who, in the dark, reveal my way

I've watched the moon play hide-and-seek with me and then come back
and Providence has cleared the road for me and filled my pack
Though I know not the end I seek, still step by step I go
Knowing I will reach it, be my progress quick or slow.

Is the sky any bluer 'crost the road in the distance
that stretches through the valley far below?
Are the flowers any brighter? Is the grass, well, is it greener?
Whatever be the answer, I simply have to know

Far miles I've travelled now, and may my whispers reach your ears
and may you step onto this road in spite of any fears
For though I've not found answers that, when I began, I sought
This journey in itself has found me deep in silent thought,

and answered questions hearkening to childhood, long ago,
with answers others told me were impossible to know.
Yet there they lay in nature's peace, waiting to be uncovered,
but I'll keep walking long's I can, for I may yet discover

Is the sky any bluer 'crost the road in the distance
that stretches through the valley far below?
Are the flowers any brighter? Is the grass there truly greener?
Whatever be the answer, I simply have to know.
I walk on seeking answers my soul tells me I must know.

Varda's Songbird - TORn

The Road to Rivendell
 
We're starting out in Hobbiton
Through sunshine, rain or snow.
We're heading for peaceful Rivendell,
We hope to make it before the show!
 
It's dangerous business
Going out your front door.
Dodging black riders,
Whom we all abhor.
 
To us, the maidens of Middle Earth
Eowyn of Rohan is our model.
Beautiful, strong, and brave is she,
Healthy and fit is what we want to be.
 
We're walking the road to Rivendell,
It'll be a treacherous journey through.
But none of us are ever alone
Hope remains while company is true!
 
Tarfalathwen - WWEC

My Favorite Rings Things

(sing to the tune of “My favorite things” from the Sound of Music)

Raindrops on Elf lips, and whiskers on Rangers,
Arrows and Axes, and Hobbits in Dangers,
The Stewards of Gondor…  and also the Kings….
These are a few of my favorite things…

A walk in the Shire, A jump to the ferry,
Green Dragon singing by Pippin and Merry,
The Council Meeting…. the Three Elven Rings…
These are a few of my favorite things…..

(Chorus)

When I’m grouchy…..  when my life sucks…..
When I’m feeling sad…
I simply think over The Lord of the Rings,
And then I don’t feel….. so…  bad…

A brand new White Wizard, and a talking tree,
Rivendell Valley….   The “Pony” at Bree,
The Rohan on horses, and Ringwraiths on wings…
These are a few of my favorite things…..

Goblins and Mithril, the Balrog on fire,
Gollum and Bilbo; and Sauron, the liar,
Howard Shore’s music…. The way Enya sings…
These are a few of my favorite things…

(Repeat Chorus) 

Octavia - WWEC

The Time Has Come...

The time has come, I cannot fail,
Should I wear a coat of mail?
I close the door and lock it fast,
Dear Lord I want to look like Legolas!
I take one step and start my path,
Thank goodness Jewel has done the math!
I check our map so I may see,
How many miles lay in front of me?
The roads begun, and the journey set
Fellow Shieldmaidens have been Well Met!
I take a breath and face southeast,
Can you smell the Elven feast?
You’re with me, and I'm with you,
There is nothing we can't do!
The time has come, we cannot fail,
Together we'll walk to Rivendell!

Gliowien Rayna - WWEC

From the Break of Day

From break of day till dark of night
we travel on, we travel on
Over mountain high, through forest thick
we travel on, we travel on
With weary feet and tired eyes
we travel on, we travel on
Through rivers and streams with currents strong
we travel on, we travel on.

However long the path may be,
going by land or by the sea.
Neither rain nor snow nor howling wind,
will stop us from reaching it's end.
we travel on, we travel on.

For now our path leads to Rivendell,
where the immortal elves still dwell.
But many miles yet lie ahead,
before we reach our meal and bed.
Until we hear the elves enchanting song,
we travel on, we travel on.

Amrunelin - TORC

Farewell

Farewell we call to sloth and all!
Though legs may ache and bunions gall,
We must keep on to make it hence,
To Rivendell, against all sense.
Through Middle-earth, where all still dwell,
(Though only in the tales we tell).
In park and field we walk with haste,
Pedometers strapped to our waist.
Leave couch behind, our shields to gain.
Our friends will cheer us through the pain,
ntil at last the Elves we meet,
And rest our aching, weary feet.
We hike! We bike! We persevere!
We walk until the movie’s here!

Lalaith Urwen - TORC

Rivendell Boys

Oh, Rivendell I long for thee.
Nestled 'gainst the mountain's knee,
Where grow the ash and linden tree,
And all the Elven boys run free,
The Elven boys run free.

Fair Rivendell, this sheltered place,
Provided by Lord Elrond's grace,
Protects the wise and elder race
Of Elven men so fair of face,
These ones so fair of face.

Wild Rivendell, beyond compare,
Set in the valley long and fair,
It has been said that dwelling there
Are Elven boys with golden hair,
Fair Elves with golden hair.

Of Rivendell it has been told
Great heroes dwell within its hold
With Elven hearts both fierce and bold,
And Elven eyes of green and gold,
Their eyes of green and gold.

When Rivendell I come to thee,
If true indeed these tales do be,
Then I will simply have to see
If there's an Elven swain for me,
And Elven love for me.

(Chorus)
As I was walking down the street
Down the street,
Down the street,
An Elven boy I chanced to meet
By the light of the silvery moon!

Rivendell boys won't ya come out tonight
Come out tonight,
Come out tonight,
Rivendell boys won't ya come out tonight
And dance by the light of the moon.

Pansey Makehay - WWEC

A Rivendell Walking Song

To the tune of "Upon the Hearth" as heard in the BBC audio production of 'The Lord of the Rings' (in 13 parts by Brian Sibley).

The parking lot before me lies,
Beneath the gray and gloomy skies.
If I should try to go outside,
The rain will start. I'd like to hide.
But Rivendell is beck'ning me.
I should at least arrive in Bree.
Five hundred miles, more or less,
And I'm committed to my quest.

The treadmill whine is such a bore.
I'd rather stay outside this door.
The fitness bike is black and hard.
I'd sooner garden in my yard.
Still Rivendell before me lies,
And April brings some sunny skies.
First hundred miles, a little hill,
At last I meet Tom Bombadil.

The sun is up, she calls to me,
That there are places I must see.
The Barrow Downs, the inn at Bree,
The thought of postcards heartens me.
But Rivendell is out ahead,
I can't just lie here in my bed.
Strider awaits to lead me on.
We'll seek for Weathertop beyond.

The summer comes. The winter's past.
Three trolls of stone sit by the path.
Companions cheer the lengthy walk.
Bruinen's Ford, where Nazguls stalk
And Rivendell unto me calls
With food and fire and friendly halls.
I'll cross the ford, hear elven song.
With it as guide I can't go wrong.

I'm here at last in Elrond's home,
I thought I'd stay and never roam.
Though Rivendell is what I love
I find my feet still want to move.
The habit's fixed. I need a goal.
The thought of Rohan stirs my soul.
Tomorrow I will get a map.
Today I think I'll grab a nap.

Celefinniel - TORn

Walking to Rivendell

Sauron has a psychedelic
scary way of talking
My feet are big and hairy
but hey, they're made for walking!

CHORUS:
I'm walking for the Challenge
I'll walk to Rivendell
And when my walking's done, who knows
what stories I'll have to tell!

Perhaps I'll meet an elf or two,
Dark Rider, you look out!
Share tea I will with Bombadil
and on the road I'll shout:

CHORUS:
I'm walking for the Challenge
I'll walk to Rivendell
And when my walking's done, who knows
what stories I'll have to tell!

I walk with friends both old and new
on this journey fine
With TORn and strong Shieldmaidens
And pals at Tolkien Online.

CHORUS:
I'm walking for the Challenge
I'll walk to Rivendell
And when my walking's done, who knows
what stories I'll have to tell!

And when I've reached fair Rivendell
I'll kick my heels and sing:
"Rest, ye weary travelers, 'tis time for
RETURN OF THE KING !"

WaitingforFrodo - TORC

To the Boards We Go

Ho! Ho! Ho! to the boards we go
To post our miles so that we'll know
Who will walk and who will run
And who another shield has won!

Through earthquake, storm, and fog and rain
Another mile we strive to gain.
Fatty Bolger, say farewell!
We're off with friends to Rivendell!

Now sun may shine and heat may rise
But Frodo's eyes and good Samwise
Keep us true to this our quest.
As good friends go, they are the best!

Chorus:
Ho! Ho! Ho! to the boards we go
To post our miles so that we'll know
Who will walk and who will run
And who another shield has won!

On sidewalk, path, and trail we tread
And then we're on a swooning thread.
Aragorn has healing hands --
He's still in Bree? Stride through these lands!

Up hills on high, through valleys low
And on the way the talk will flow --
Movies, books, and Legolas --
Please pardon me -- have you seen his --

Repeat Chorus

Now sun and stars will rise and set
And still to Elrond's we must get.
Gandalf is our wisest friend
Of fellowship he wants no end!

Merry, Pip, and Bilbo too
We'd love to share a brew with you.
Hobbits have the biggest feet!
Along the road we hope to meet.

Repeat Chorus

We walk the roads with little fear
And think of noble Boromir.
Sharp his sword, though he did fall
And all because the Ring did call.

Galadriel's an elven queen
And many things there are she's seen.
In her mirror there's Arwen --
She has a thing for kings of men!

Repeat Chorus

We talk of movies, cast and crew,
There's just no end to what they'll do!
Gimli's small and Treebeard's tall
But John Rhys-Davies plays them all!

Some little things we will forgive,
But not this one -- let Haldir live!
Eowyn! and Faramir! --
(Hey P.J.! Get him right this year!)

Repeat Chorus

The Watchers of their Weight stay true
And TORC and TORN are coming too.
Do not ask if left or right --
Just walk on now til Opening Night!
Oh, do not ask if left or right!
Slay Nazgul lords! KEEP UP THE FIGHT!

Repeat Chorus
To the Boards We Go!

Modtheow - WWEC