[Style: Nordic symphonic metal ballad, dark clear soprano lead, gentle piano intro, slow heavy guitars, orchestral strings, warm choir accents, melodic guitar solo, peaceful outro] [Intro – instrumental] Soft piano, distant strings, northern wind [Verse 1] Through northern night and silver flame, Sir Benny rode in birthday name. Sixty winters, calm and bright, Still far too young to leave the fight. But on the road, with smoke and pride, A dragon blocked the mountainside. He raised his wings, prepared to sneer — Then Benny’s clear gaze drew him near. [Chorus] Raise him high, let candles burn, For Benny rides where old roads turn. Sixty years, yet bright the flame, Even dragons know his name. [Verse 2] The dragon coughed and stepped aside, His thunder swallowed with his pride. Benny smiled, but softly said, “This little matter is not dead. Your manners wandered far today, But first the feast — now clear the way.” The hall rang out with song and cheer, For Benny’s shining sixtieth year. [Chorus] Raise him high, let candles burn, For Benny rides where old roads turn. Sixty years, yet bright the flame, Even dragons know his name. [Instrumental Solo] Orchestral swell, melodic guitar lead, warm choir [Final Chorus] Raise him high, let candles burn, For Benny rides where old roads turn. Sixty years, yet bright the flame, Even dragons know his name. [Outro] Let peace descend, let strings arise, A birthday star in northern skies. The dragon sleeps beyond the hill, And Benny’s laughter warms us still. [Outro – instrumental] Soft piano, strings, distant choir, slow fade
