[Verse 1] Théoden rode at dawn Horns call Cold air Mist over the meadow Breath turns to prayer Damp mane Dark braid Steel at his side Old songs in the saddle Young fear in his eyes [Chorus] Horns at dawn They’re calling Over doubt Over pain Red moon on the horizon Like a watcher in the rain Raise your name Forefathers Hear the thunder in my veins If I fall I fall still riding But I will not ride in shame [Verse 2] Mail shirt Worn seams Thumb on the ring Quiet in the ribcage Before the first swing A pale Watching eye Stares through the sky But he leans into the gallop Lets the war-cry fly (hey!) [Chorus] Horns at dawn They’re calling Over doubt Over pain Red moon on the horizon Like a watcher in the rain Raise your name Forefathers Hear the thunder in my veins If I fall I fall still riding But I will not ride in shame [Bridge] Did you tremble as I tremble? Did your courage also shake? Still you carved a path through shadow Gave me ground that will not break [Chorus] Horns at dawn Keep calling Over doubt Over pain Red moon on the horizon Like a watcher in the rain Raise your name Forefathers As we crash against the flame If we fall We fall still riding But we do not fall in shame
