South Australia - It's My Home

‘South Australia Song’ Article By Peter Barnes.

A South Australian state song, titled ‘South Australia – It’s My Home’.

The SA song’s lyrics…

I know how it feels to belong somewhere
I know how it feels to have pride
I know a place that’s quite remarkable
A land that stretches far and wide

I know whatever comes my way
I’ll always sing and say
South Australia, South Australia
It’s my home, it’s everything to me
It’s my home, it’s where I want to be

I see the mighty Murray flow
And live a life full and free
From the cities to the country towns
From the ranges to the sea

I know whatever comes my way
I’ll always sing and say
South Australia, South Australia
It’s my home, it’s everything to me
It’s my home, it’s where I want to be

I know how it feels when life gets tough
When things don’t go our way
It’s then we join together and stand strong
It’s times like this, we all can say

I know whatever comes my way
I’ll always sing and say
South Australia, South Australia
It’s my home, it’s everything to me
It’s my home, it’s everything to me
It’s my home, it’s everything to me
It’s my home, it’s where I want to be

The song was broadcast on television to millions of people worldwide at the 2000 Olympic soccer games at Hindmarsh Stadium.

On November 3, 2001, school children in the Public Primary Schools Music Festival Choir sung the SA song at the swearing-in ceremony of South Australia’s new Governor, Her Excellency Mrs Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE.

“‘South Australia – It’s My Home’ is a wonderful song.” Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE Governor of South Australia.

Performances of this SA State song to date include South Australian Government functions and community presentations, Davis Cup Tie against Germany, Showdown matches between the Adelaide Crows and Port Power, Olympic Flame arrival celebrations in Adelaide, and International World Environment Day.

SA Song commissioned by the South Australian Government (SA).

Concept, title and lyrics: © Peter Barnes 1999 – 2024.