[Verse] Burning gaze on the highest tower Dark lord rising in the midnight hour One ring calling with relentless power World's in thrall quiver and cower [Verse 2] Ancient whispers in the wind take flight Blackened sorcery eclipses light Mount doom whispers try as you might His terror spreads through endless night [Chorus] Eye of shadow sees it all Mighty kingdoms rise and fall Hearts of men will heed his call Darkness reigns eternal thrall [Verse 3] Blackened lands where the shadows grow Hope's a flicker in the undertow Silver blades can't avert the blow All shall yield to the heart of woe [Bridge] Flames of Mordor skyward reach Silent screams where no words breach In his grip no soul can teach Freedom lost within his preach [Verse 4] Beneath his helm lies a void so deep Oaths are broken promises can't keep Towers crumble heroes weep In this night the shadows creep
