Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
The song’s lyrics are taken directly from J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic : Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
: The song utilizes a six-note motif first heard over the opening title card of episode one. Fans noted that specific melodic lines, such as "One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne," contain subtle musical references to Halbrand's theme. Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,