Page type: lyric reference
Artist: The Tolkien Ensemble
Canonical path: /the-tolkien-ensemble/tom-bombadil-s-song-i
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
Tom Bombadil's Song (I)
Read Tom Bombadil's Song (I) lyrics by The Tolkien Ensemble on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Tom Bombadil's Song (I)
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
(Tom Bombadil)
Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo!
Ring a dong! hop along! Fal lal the willow!
Tom Bom, jolly Tom, Tom Bombadillo!
Hey! Come merry dol! derry dol! My darling!
Light goes the weather-wind and the feathered starling.
Down along under Hill, shining in the sunlight,
Waiting on the doorstep for the cold starlight,
There my pretty lady is, River-woman's daughter,
Slender as the willow-wand, clearer than the water.
Old Tom Bombadil water-lilies bringing
Comes hopping home again. Can you hear him singing?
Hey! Come merry dol! derry dol! and merry-o!
Goldberry, Goldberry, merry yellow berry-o!
Poor old Willow-man, you tuck your roots away!
Tom's in a hurry now. Evening will follow day.
Tom's going home again water-lilies bringing.
Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?
Hop along, my little friends, up the Withywindle!
Tom's going on ahead candles for to kindle.
Down west sinks the Sun: soon you will be groping.
When the night-shadows fall, then the door will open,
Out of the window-panes light will twinkle yellow.
Fear no alder black! Heed no hoary willow!
Fear neighter root nor bough! Tom goes on before you.
Hey now! merry dol! We'll be waiting for you!
Hey! Come derry dol! Hop along, my hearties!
Hobbits! Ponies all! We are fond of parties.
Now let the fun begin! Let us sing together!
(Fruta D'Ouro)
Now let the song begin! Let us sing together!
Of sun, stars, moon and mist, rain and cloudy weather,
Light on the budding leaf, dew on the feather,
Wind on the open hill, bells on the heather,
Reeds by the shady pool, lilies on the water:
Old Tom Bombadil and the River-daughter!
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Tom Bombadil's Song (I)"?
The Tolkien Ensemble performs "Tom Bombadil's Song (I)", and this lyric page sits inside the The Tolkien Ensemble catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Tom Bombadil's Song (I)"?
Yes. The related section below points to Athelas and Bilbo's Song with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by The Tolkien Ensemble?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through The Tolkien Ensemble's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Tom Bombadil's Song (I) yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.