When the Dawn Returns

**When the Dawn Returns** *Verse 1* Far beyond the frozen mountains, Where the silent rivers gleam, Wanders still a lonely traveler, Chasing fragments of a dream. Though the winter winds have taken Many voices from the land, Still the stars above remember, Still they guide a faithful hand. *Chorus* Oh, the dawn returns tomorrow, Though the night is cold and long. Carry hope through all your sorrow, Keep it living in your song. For the day we've long awaited Rides upon the morning sky; And the hearts that never faltered Will see golden banners fly. *Verse 2* In the halls of stone and shadow, Ancient fires softly sleep. Every oath the old ones whispered Echoes through the valleys deep. And the children hear the calling In the thunder and the rain; Not of glory born from conquest, But of light returned again. *Chorus* Oh, the dawn returns tomorrow, Though the night is cold and long. Carry hope through all your sorrow, Keep it living in your song. For the day we've long awaited Rides upon the morning sky; And the hearts that never faltered Will see golden banners fly. *Bridge* Raise your eyes beyond the darkness, Past the grief and past the years. Every road of loss and longing Led us through our doubts and fears. Yet the world is slowly waking, And the snow begins to shine; What was broken may be mended, What was lost may yet be found. *Final Chorus* Oh, the dawn returns tomorrow, Hear the mountains softly sing. Every soul that carried hopeward Helped to bring the coming spring. Though the ages stood between us, Though the storm concealed the way, Still the light we kept within us Guides us home to brighter days.