Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold Tin Whistle Sheet Music

The piano keyboard letter notes now included which can be used on flute or recorder.Theme tune from The Hobbit. I have included the banjo / mandolin tab. This tune is worked out for a D tin whistle.

Misty mountain cold tin whistle tab

​Below is the list of sheet music and tin whistle songs that are in my ebooks. This is the largest collection of tin whistle songs ever put together.[over 800 songs ] Including folk, pop and trad tunes plus German And French songs along with Christmas Carols.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
​The price of the ebooks is €7.50 

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The piano letter notes below are what's in the sheet music above.

Far over the misty mountain cold piano letter notes

The Misty Mountains Cold (The Hobbit) :
F A B D E F E D C B F B C C C C D E D C D E C F D E B C F B C D D E D C A B
F F A B B D E D C A B F F B C C D E D C B C D E C F D E B C F B C D D C A B

​"Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold" is a song featured in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (1937) and later adapted into Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012). The song is sung by Thorin Oakenshield and his company of dwarves as they recount their longing to reclaim their homeland, Erebor, the Lonely Mountain, from the dragon Smaug.
Themes and Meaning

1. Longing for Home:
   The song is a powerful expression of the dwarves' yearning to return to their ancestral homeland. It reflects the pain of displacement and the strong emotional connection to one’s roots.
   
2. Heritage and Legacy:
   The lyrics celebrate the history and craftsmanship of the dwarves, particularly their skill in mining and forging treasures. They take pride in their heritage, which is embodied in the Lonely Mountain.
   
3. Loss and Exile:
   The song recounts the tragic past of the dwarves, including the loss of their kingdom and the destruction wrought by Smaug. This makes it not just a tale of adventure but also a lament for what has been lost.
   
4. Determination and Hope:
   Despite the song’s somber tone, it is also a rallying cry for the dwarves' quest to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. It symbolizes their resilience and determination to overcome the odds and restore their kingdom.
   
5. Epic Mythology:
   The song evokes a sense of ancient myth and legend, with its references to mountains, hidden treasures, and battles. It reflects Tolkien’s fascination with Norse and Anglo-Saxon mythology, which inspired much of his Middle-earth lore.
   

Emotional and Narrative FunctionIn The Hobbit and its film adaptation, the song serves as a pivotal moment that sets the tone for the dwarves’ journey. Its haunting melody and solemn lyrics create an atmosphere of both sorrow and hope, highlighting the gravity of their mission and the deep cultural ties that bind them to their lost homeland.
"Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold" is beloved by fans for its rich storytelling, poetic beauty, and its central role in the dwarves’ epic adventure to reclaim Erebor.

The letter notes and the youtube video is by Jean-Baptiste Meynard. The bold text is the high notes. These are different than the sheet music version.

Far over the misty mountain cold mandolin tab

​Far over the misty mountain cold tin whistle notes for you C Tuned Whistle

Victor from Brazil sent me the below mandolin tab version. Thanks Victor.

Misty Mountain Cold Mandolin Tab