The Call (Theoden Dresses For Battle) Lyrics

Words by J.R.R. Tolkien,
translated into Old English (Rohirric) by David Salo,
music by Howard Shore.

Old English (Rohirric)
Hwזr cwףm helm? Hwaer cwףm byrne?
Hwזr cwףm feax flףwende?
Hwזr cwףm hand on hearpestrenge?
Hwזr cwףm scir f‎r scinende?
Hwזr cwףm lencten and hזrfest?
Hwזr cwףm hיah corn weaxende?
Hwב gegaderath wudurיc of
wealdholte byrnende?
Oננe gesiehth of gבrsecge
נב gיar gewendende?


'Where is the helm and the hauberk,
and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harp string,
and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest
and the tall corn growing?
Who shall gather the smoke of
the dead wood burning?
Or behold the flowing years
from the Sea returning?