Verse 1 Before the dawn of time and light, When all was void, and all was night, Eru spoke, the One alone, And breathed the thought of all unknown. From silence deep, the Music rose, A song of wonder no one knows, But those who stood before the sea Of timeless dark and melody. Chorus Sing, Ainur, sing! Your voices ring! The world was shaped by the sound you bring. From Ilúvatar’s heart, The themes did start, And all of Eä awoke through art. Verse 2 The mighty chords of glory swelled, As each in turn their part compelled, Yet pride and discord, cold and stark, Stirred by Melkor in the dark. But Eru wove a theme more deep, Where sorrow sang and hope would weep, And light from shadow yet would rise— A world reborn beneath new skies. Chorus Sing, Ainur, sing! Your voices ring! The world was shaped by the sound you bring. From Ilúvatar’s heart, The themes did start, And all of Eä awoke through art. Bridge And there they saw The vision bright— The lands and seas, The stars of light. The Children slept Yet soon would be, In Arda fair, By fate set free. Verse 3 Then Ilúvatar’s word was said, And into being all was led. The Flame Imperishable burned, And what was sung, to life returned. The Ainur watched in longing gaze, As Arda formed in hidden ways, And some descended, bound by love, To shape the world from high above. Chorus Sing, Ainur, sing! Your voices ring! The world was shaped by the sound you bring. From Ilúvatar’s heart, The themes did start, And all of Eä awoke through art. Outro The Song goes on, it does not cease, In war and sorrow, joy and peace. And all shall hear its music play At the end of time and the breaking day.
