All That is Gold

Born among the Dunedain
Raised among the Noldor
Hiden away from his heritage
Forged to be a soldier

He grew with his two brothers
Brothers of the heart
Two elflings Elrohir and Elladan
Never the three apart

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Estel the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

Elrond Peredhil, beloved ada old
Revealed to him his fate
But never had he guessed
The heir might act too late

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Iôn the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

A rider of the Rohirrim
He served among the Mark
Brave horseman of Rohan
Fighting against the dark

A brave Captain of Gondor
He led a troop of men
Never telling of his heritage
For one year and ten

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Thorongil the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

Back in his home with his father
He wandered inside the wood
He then spied a fair maiden
He’d marry Arwen if he could

Elrond was told of this folly
His anger did not much abate
But until he embraced his destiny
Life less love would be his fate

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Strider the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

He roamed the untamed wild
Helping those in need
Until he met four hobbits
Traveling through Bree

He spoke to the Halfling
Frodo was his name
He spoke of the burden carried
And of its rotten fame

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Longshanks the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

He led them to his haven
T’was fair Rivendell
The Council of Elrond was held
And sent nine into hell

Peregrin the innocent, Samwise the faithful
These would be his charge
Following forgotten roads
Into the fires large

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Dúnedain the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

Through the dark of Moria
Chased by Durin’s Bane
Olorin fell into shadow
Leaving behind only pain

Through the forest of Lothlórien
Under the emerald trees
He met the Lady of the Wood
She brought him to his knees

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Envinyatar the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

Again he fought Mordor’s forces
A countless, bloodthirsty horde
Sheltered in the towering White City
The Steward hateful of his Lord

The small company made its stand
Firm at the evil gate
Staring down Sauron’s Mouth
And showing him its fate

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Elessar the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

At last the war was over
As a proud king he stood
His people joyous before him
King of the White City good

Aragorn and Arwen stood together
A godly couple they make
Together with their son Eldarion
Loving for love’s sake

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Aragorn the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost

For many years he ruled fair and just
Well loved, his people content
He did his duty long and well
Finally following his beloved he went

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
Aragorn the destined one
Destroying Mordor’s frost