Lonely is the mountain Feared by thousands of eras To be carved in gold Or to be the hearth of a dragon Lonely is the mountain High and far away from home The dwarves' last resource Lies in silence and asleep Follow the river Lead the company of dwarves Above for treasure and dragon Grey and misty mountains Crying men Left in fear by the beast Now it's time for bravery To be the king under the mountain Lonely is the mountain A sovereign wind and stars Twilight upon north Darkens once more land and sea Oh, lonely is the mountain Not a tale, not a myth, not a legend Standing harsh and still Awaiting for the fallen king Follow the river Lead the company of dwarves Above for treasure and dragon Grey and misty mountains Crying men Left in fear by the beast Now it's time for bravery To be the king under the mountain