"The Lord of the Rings Song" genre: Progressive Rock
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	The ultimate backyard adventure for all Tolkien/D&D freaks! From the concept album PATTERNS OF THE RAIN.
	CD: Patterns of the Rain   Label: Dakesh Entertainmetn Credits: by Dan Sheehan
	Story Behind the Song This song was written in 1990, originally as a tribure to 70s Tolkien-inspired Rush and Led Zeppelin type songs. One day the idea struck me to take the adventure story of the song and make the imaginings of a child playing in his suburban backyard. Finally recorded this in 2001 while on break from duties with BANTER. Lyrics Waiting for the ice to melt under a blinding Sun We crossed the frozen lake - the journey had begun Noble was our mission. Tall on our horses we rode. Knowing not if we'd return from the enemy's abode. Our bodies growing weary, our minds filled with fright Not to be consoled by the noises of the night Unable to go further, we halted for a rest. Just to get a wink of sleep before continuing our quest. But our sleep was interrupted early As the nightwatch woke us all Somewhere in the distance we could hear the battlecall An army was approaching - we prepared to meet our foes Reaching in our quivers we began to load our bows But just as I'm about to fire suddenly I hear Familiar voice which beckons me My target disappears I stand alone in my backyard - reality's imposed I turn around to face it Chainmail reduced to clothes I tell my Mom I'll be right in Slingshot still in hand But after dinner I'll be back To bring justice to the land!

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