Intro
A#m | G# | G| A#m G# A#m | F#m | G# | G# | A#m G# A#m
[Verse 1]
A#m G# G#
The secrets of the wind
A#m G# A#m
Are whispered to the leaves
F#m G# G#
The song of hidden creeks
A#m G# A#m
In the bronzing autumn light
[Verse 2]
A#m G# G#
Elven dance
A#m G# A#m
In the twi-i-light
F#m G# G#
The riddles of the sea
A#m G# A#m
Raise a murmur to the shore
[Verse 3]
A#m G# G#
O, mermaid,
A#m G# A#m
Answer me!
F#m G# G#
Where's now the hero
A#m G# A#m
Did he stand or did he fall?
[Verse 4]
A#m C# D#
Rolling thunder in the distance
A#m C# D#
A# heavy rain begins to pour
A#m C# D#
I welcome the chariot of Thor
A#m C# D#
The wrath of the heavens above
[Verse 5]
A#m C# D#
Full of pride I raise my sword
A#m C# D#
The dying sound of battle horns
A#m C# D#
The screams subside on the field
A#m C#
The creek I knew so long ago
D# A#m
Now red it foams and rolls
[Chorus]
A#m Cm A#m
I yearn for the tide
A#m C# A#m
When long ships arrive
A#m Cm A#m
Underneath the amber sky
A#m D# F
Wherein Odin's ravens fly
[Chorus]
A#m Cm A#m
I yearn for the tide
A#m C# A#m
When long ships arrive
A#m Cm A#m
Underneath the amber sky
A#m D# F
Wherein Odin's ravens fly
[Instrumental interlude]
A#m | G# | G| A#m G# A#m | F#m | G# | G# | A#m G# A#m [x4]
[Outro]
A#m | G# | G| A#m G# A#m | F#m | G# | G# | A#m G# A#m [x4]
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