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