[Verse] Eru sang the world to light Valar shaped the mountains high Elves awoke in starlit night Ainur’s secrets filled the sky [Chorus] Oh Middle-earth in ancient lore Stories told forevermore Heroes rise and shadows fall In tales of wonder one and all [Verse] Feanor’s pride his spirit’s fire Crafted jewels with purest glow Bitter wars and Elven ire Doom of Noldor Silmaril’s woe [Bridge] Morgoth chained in land so dark Manwë's justice left its mark Glorfindel’s fall the eagles cry Dagor Bragollach battles nigh [Chorus] Oh Middle-earth in ancient lore Stories told forevermore Heroes rise and shadows fall In tales of wonder one and all [Verse] Beren’s quest and Lúthien’s dance Joined the fates of Elf and Man Numenor’s pride fell in a trance Isildur’s bane the ring began
