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The Dragonborn Comes


"The Dragonborn Comes" from Skyrim is composed in the original key of D major. It is a traditional Nordic bard song featured in the critically acclaimed video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," released in 2011. While the specific composer is not credited, the in-game rendition is performed by Malukah, a popular singer-songwriter known for her covers of video game music. The song is sung in the game by bards and tells of the mythical Dragonborn, a hero destined to save the land of Skyrim from destruction. "The Dragonborn Comes" is characterized by its haunting melody, evocative lyrics, and folk-inspired instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitar or lute accompaniment. It has become one of the most beloved and iconic pieces of music from the Skyrim soundtrack, resonating deeply with players and fans of the game alike.

The Dragonborn Comes - Skyrim

f# b b C# D E
Our hero , our hero
E E C# b a b
Clais a warrior's heart

f# b b C# D D
I tell you , I tell you
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

F# F# F# b C# D E
With a Voice wielding power
D D C# b a b
of the ancient Nord arts

f# b C# D
Believe , believe
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

F# F# F# b C# D E
It's an end to the evil
D C# D E b
of all Skyrim's foes

f# b C# D
Beware , beware
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

F# F# F# b C# D E
For the darkness has passed
E E C# D E b
and the legend yet grows

b C# D D
You'll know , you'll know
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn's come

b C# D
D E F#
F# A E
D C# b

b C# D
D E F#
F# A B
A C#4 B
B C#4 D4 C#4 B A F# E
D F# E


D C# D
Dovahkiin ,
D C# D
Dovahkiin
C# D E D C# b
Naal ok zin los vahriin
b a b
Wah dein
b a b
Vokul
a b C# D a b
mahfaerak ahst vaal

D C# D
Ahrk fin norok
D C# D
paal graan
C# D E D C# b
Fod nust hon zindro zaan
b a b
Dovahkiin
b a b
Fah hin
a b C# D a b
kogaan mu draal

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f# b b C# D E
Our hero , our hero
E E C# b a b
Clais a warrior's heart

f# b b C# D D
I tell you , I tell you
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

F# F# F# b C# D E
With a Voice wielding power
D D C# b a b
of the ancient Nord arts

f# b C# D
Believe , believe
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

F# F# F# b C# D E
It's an end to the evil
D C# D E b
of all Skyrim's foes

f# b C# D
Beware , beware
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes

b C# D
D E F#
F# A E
D C# b

b C# D
D E F#
F# A B
A C#4 B
B C#4 D4 C#4 B A F# E
D F# E

D C# D
Dovahkiin ,
D C# D
Dovahkiin
C# D E D C# b
Naal ok zin los vahriin
b a b
Wah dein
b a b
Vokul
a b C# D a b
mahfaerak ahst vaal

D C# D
Ahrk fin norok
D C# D
paal graan
C# D E D C# b
Fod nust hon zindro zaan
b a b
Dovahkiin
b a b
Fah hin
a b C# D a b
kogaan mu draal

f# b b C# D D
I tell you , I tell you
D C# b a b
The Dragonborn comes