[Verse]

Out in the red dirt, under the southern skies,

Two mates stood tall, with a glint in their eyes.

Ernie and Richard, their voices rang free,

In a Western Australia town, by the old gum tree.

[Verse 2]

They weren’t asked to speak, but the moment was there,

With dignitaries seated, they felt the air.

A spark of an idea, a story to weave,

A Welcome to Country, for hearts to believe.

[Chorus]

Welcome to the land, to the earth, to the sea,

To the spirit of the people, where the roots run deep.

With laughter and love, let the stories unfold,

Welcome to Country, a tradition of gold.

[Verse 3]

It started in jest, with a comedy’s touch,

But the words held meaning, and they meant so much.

They honored the land, and the people who stayed,

The echoes of ancestors, in every word they laid.

[Bridge]

Now it’s more than a gesture, it’s a voice that unites,

A moment of respect, under starlit nights.

Born from humor, but with purpose and pride,

A bond to the country, where spirits reside.

[Chorus]

Welcome to the land, to the earth, to the sea,

To the spirit of the people, where the roots run deep.

With laughter and love, let the stories unfold,

Welcome to Country, a tradition of gold.