And in the land that time has now forgot Where trees once ruled the plains A darkness grew, death and pain it brought Now none dare to remain Fear grew in hearts of those fairer than men A shadow born of greed Glory and fame cannot hide the birth of sin Their lusting hearts unleashed Gone are the stars and the morning light Gone is the path so free Lost are their hearts and their hopes to night The years bringing misery Fair is the night and the shadow grown bright And so the world has changed Chosen were the few to cherish the light And now hope is betrayed Blood stains the hands of mortal man A curse he's doomed to bear By shores of sea, the killing of kin That curse of death reclaimed Gone are the stars and the morning light Gone is the path so free Lost are their hearts and their hopes to night The years bringing misery