Songs of Middle Earth Quiz | Music from TV and Movies

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1. "Home is behind, the world ahead. And there are many paths to tread. Through shadow... to the edge of night. 'Till the stars are all alight. Mist and shadow, cloud and shade. All shall fade... all shall fade." Can you guess the name of this song?

Answer: Pippin's Song

This haunting song was sung in "The Return of the King" by Billy Boyd, the Scottish actor who plays Pippin. Denethor asks him: "Can you sing, Master Hobbit?" So poor Pippin sings this beautiful song while Denethor eats and Faramir goes on a suicidal mission to reclaim Osgiliath.

2. "Where once was light, now darkness falls. Where once was love, love is no more. Don't say, goodbye. Don't say, I didn't try... These tears we cry, are falling rain. For all the lies you told us... The hurt, the blame! And we will weep to be so alone. We are lost, we can never go home." Do you know this song?

Answer: Gollum's Song

This is the first verse of the theme song of "The Two Towers" and was sung by Emil�ana Torrini. It not only tells us Gollum's story of how he was enslaved by the Ring, but also prophesis the Hobbit's fates in the last verse:

"These tears you cry, have come too late.
Take back the lies, the hurt, the blame!
And you will weep when you face the end alone.
You are lost. You can never go home.
You are lost. You can never go home..."

3. "When the cold of winter comes. Starless night will cover day. In the veiling of the sun, we will walk in bitter rain. But in dreams, I can hear your name. And in dreams, we shall meet again..." And this song is...

Answer: In Dreams

This catchy and touching song is played at the end of "The Fellowship of the Ring," when Frodo and Sam, after leaving their companions behind, look towards Mordor and Frodo says: "I'm glad you're with me, Sam." The next verse goes thus:

"When the seas and mountains fall.
And we come to end of days.
In the dark I hear a call,
calling me there and back again...
...and back again."

4. "With a sigh, you turn away. With a deepening heart, no words to say. You will find that the world has changed forever. And the trees are now turning from green to gold. And the sun is now fading. I wish I could hold you closer..." What is this name of this song?

Answer: Arwen's Song

This song was actually sung by American actress Liv Tylor, who plays Arwen in the movie. It was not on the theatrical version of "The Return of the King" but was inserted into the extended DVD in the mute scene 'House of Healing' where Aragorn uses his skills to heal Eowyn. Eowyn later meets and fall in love with Faramir.

5. The following romantic Elvish song was sung in "The Two Towers," in the flashbacks Aragorn has of Arwen on the way to Helm's Deep. It talks about their love for each other. "U i vethed na i onnad. Si boe u-dhanna. Ae u-esteli, esteliach nad. Estelio han, estelio han, estelio Estelio han, estelio veleth." Which romantic Elvish song is this?

Answer: Evenstar

Translated, this song talks about trust. Aragorn apparently has little faith in his mission to destroy the One Ring, and little faith in their love being able to continue in the midst of war. Arwen tells him to 'trust' their love, to trust each other and to trust the Evenstar which she later gives him as an undying token of her love.

6. "Hey ho, to the bottle I go! To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow. But there still be - many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, And the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook - Is a mug of beer inside this Took!" What merry song is this?

Answer: Merry and Pippin's Drinking Song

Remenbering that this is the movie, not the book, this song was sung in the Extended Edition of "The Fellowship of the Ring" by Merry and Pippin in the Green Dragon Inn, where the duo was dancing on the tables. Meanwhile other Hobbits such as Frodo and Sam discuss the 'unsavoury creatures' that were crossing the Shire.

7. "May it be an evening star Shines down upon you May it be when darkness falls Your heart will be true You walk a lonely road Oh! how far you are from home" Can you name the song?

Answer: May it Be

Sung by Enya, this was the theme song for "The Fellowship of the Ring" and was nominated for an Academy Award. Basically it tells of how hard any journey is, and that Frodo and Sam and all the members of the Fellowship would face many dangers on the road ahead. The next couple of verses go like this:

"Mornie utulie (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now.

May it be the shadow's call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun."

8. This solemn Elvish song was sung by American Actor Viggo Mortenson, who played Aragorn, near the end of "The Return of the King," repeating the very words his ancestors declared as they arrived at Middle Earth after the fall of Numenor. "Et E�rello Endorenna ut�lien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar Tenn' Ambar-metta!" Majestic and grand, what song is this?

Answer: Coronation Song

Translated into English, it means: "Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place I will abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world." It is a very fitting song for Aragorn, since he is the heir of Isuildur and now that he's crowned King, he is able to continue the line of Numenor until the apocalypse or whatever 'the end' is.

9. "The road goes ever on and one Down from the door where it began Now far ahead the road has gone And I must follow if I can." So, do you know the name of this song?

Answer: Walking Song

This merry song was sung by Gandalf in the beginning of "The Fellowship of the Ring" where he was driving a rickety old cart to Bilbo's birthday party. Frodo, who was reading a book, runs towards the sound of Gandalf's voice and leaps onto the wizard in joy.

This song was originally an important part of the book; because both Frodo and Bilbo sang it as they were heading out to their respective adventures.

10. And finally, what is the name of the following song? "Lay down, your sweet and weary head. Night is falling, you have come journey's end. Sleep now and dream of the ones that came before. They are calling, from across the distant shore. Why do you weep? What are these tears across your face? Soon you will see, all of your fears will fade away. Safe in my arms, you're only sleeping."

Answer: Into the West

Winner of the 2004 Academy Award for Best Song, "Into the West" is sung by Annie Lennox in "The Return of the King". In part, it not only laments the leaving of Frodo, but all the elves who depart from Middle Earth to go to Valinor. The chorus is extremely beautiful:

"What can you see? On the horizon.
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea, a pale moon rises.
The ships have come to carry you home.
And all will turn to silver glass
A light on the water, gray ships pass
Into the west..."

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Songs of Middle Earth Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the songs from "The Lord of the Rings" movies? Take this quiz to find out! Songs are from both the theatrical and extended versions.

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