Back to the Valley

 

The dragon is withered,

His bones are now crumbled;

His armor is shivered,

His splendor is humbled!

Though sword shall be rusted,

And throne and crown perish

With strength that men trusted

And wealth that they cherish,

Here grass is still growing,

And leaves are yet swinging,

The white water flowing,

And elves are yet singing

Come! Tra-la-la-lally!

Come back to the valley!

 

The stars are far brighter

Than gems without measure,

The moon is far whiter

Than silver in treasure:

The fire is more shining

On hearth in the gloaming

Than gold won by mining,

So why go a-roaming?

O! Tra-la-la-lally!

Come back to the valley!

 

O! Where are you going,

So late in returning?

The river is flowing,

The stars are all burning!

O! Whither so laden,

So sad and so dreary?

Here elf and elf-maiden

Now welcome the weary

With Tra-la-la-lally

Come back to the valley!

Tra-la-la-lally

Fa-la-la-lally

Fa-la!

 

~As sung by the Elves of Rivendell (The Hobbit - Ch. 19 "The Last Stage")

 

 

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Last updated: May 1, 2023