Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)

by Annie Lennox
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Lyrics

Lay down

your sweet and wea ry (Am)head.

Night is (G)fall ing,

you’ve come to jour ney’s (Am)end.

Sleep

(G)now

and (Dm)dream of the ones who come be (Am)fore.

’Cause they are (G)call ing

from a cross a dis tant (Am)shore.

Why do you weep?

What are these tears

up on your face?

Soon you will (C)see

all of your fears

will pass a way.

Safe in my arms,

you’re on ly (G)sleep

ing.

What can you see

on the ho ri zon?

Why do the white

gulls

(G)call?

A cross the sea

a pale moon ri ses,

the ships have come to car ry you (G)home.

And dawn will turn

to sil ver (G)glass.

A light on the (C)wa ter,

(Fsus2)all

souls

(G)pass.

Hope fades

in to the world of (Am)night,

through sha dows (G)fall ing

out of me mo ry and (Am)time.

Don’t

(G)say

we have come now to the (Am)end.

White shores are (G)call ing,

you and I will meet a (Am)gain.

And you’ll be pass

in to the (C)West.

Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" by Annie Lennox as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 92 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" by Annie Lennox in?
The backing track is in C at 92 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)"?
"Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" was originally performed by Annie Lennox. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Annie Lennox are available?
Other accompaniments by Annie Lennox: "Love Song For A Vampire", "Precious", "Why". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Into The West (From The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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