J. R. R. Tolkien — The Road Goes Ever On

[Verse 1: Sung by Bilbo, page 35] The Road goes ever on and on     Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone,     And I must follow if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet,     Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet.     And whither then? I cannot say. [Verse 2: Sung by Frodo, page 72] The Road goes ever on and on     Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone,     And I must follow if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet,     Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet.     And whither then? I cannot say. [Verse 3: Sung by Bilbo, page 965] The Road goes ever on and on     Out from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone,     Let others follow it who can! Let them a journey new begin,     But I at last with weary feet Will turn towards the lighted inn,     My evening-rest and sleep to meet.