In Western Lands - words by . Tolkien, music by Chuck Rein, performed by Bill Mills 2007

In Western Lands words written by . Tolkien music written by Chuck Rein in the mid 1960s performed by Bill Mills 2007 This ’lyric’ has been given many melodies by fans over the years. This is an early one for which I have a particular liking. Hence this recording. LYRICS In western lands Beneath the sun The flowers may rise in Spring, The trees may bud, The waters run, The merry finches sing. Or there may be tis cloudless night And swaying beeches bear The Elven stars as jewels white Amid their branching hair. Though here at Journey’s End I lie In darkness buried deep, Beyond all towers strong and high, Beyond all mountains steep, Above all shadows rides the Sun And Stars for ever dwell. I will not say the Day is done, Nor bid the Stars farewell. I will not say the Day is done, Nor bid the Stars farewell. I will not say the Day is done, Nor bid the Stars farewell.