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