Galadriel!

Jul. 12th, 2020 02:52 pm
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I've had a big crush on Galadriel ever since reading The Lord of the Rings as a child.  In fact, I think I've written more songs for her than for any other individual character.

lyrics by Benjamin Newman
ttto: "Legolas" by Mary Crowell
 
listen to this song

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Deep in an ancient grove of golden trees
There must be magic in this gentle breeze
I'm blown away!  What can I say?
Anybody can tell, I'm under your spell
Galadriel!
 
Before the movies ever came along
I was enchanted by your shimmering song
The printed word was what I heard
Cate was great for a look, but this began with the book
Galadriel!
 
/ A~ - E~ - / / / " /
 
My yearning is not for action
It's a more sublime attraction
Please, dear Lady, show me your grace
Bless the bright stars above, yeah, I'm in courtly love
Galadriel!
 
I'm not the first to call you Lady Fair
Open the book and you will find him there
Gimli — and we agree
We can't help ourselves, we love the Queen of the Elves
Galadriel!
 
If I could only kneel and kiss your hand
But you've departed for the Blessed Land
Namarië!  Perhaps some day...
If I can't be where you are, I'll adore from afar
Galadriel!
 
Fair as sunlight, deep as the ocean
No wonder you inspire devotion
I do have a lover of the mortal race
And we'll always be true, but I'll still dream of you
Galadriel!

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