Once upon a midnight in December Shadows fell like ghosts upon the floor Lost in thoughts and staring at the ember When he heard the rapping at the door This might be some visitor for certain So he went to open up the door Darkness was outside like a black curtain Merely the dark night and nothing more Suddenly a heavy sized raven flew inside Perched and sat upon the ancient bust Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore! This is your destiny – you can't deny it! Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore! Will be the final answer of the raven And nothing more! ♪ "Tell me what's your name?" at last he muttered And the raven answered: "Nevermore." Even not a feather then it fluttered Sitting on the bust above the door He returned in dreary thoughts of sorrow: "All my friends and hopes have flown before – Even this dark bird will leave tomorrow" Here the raven answered: "Nevermore." Silence fell upon the room and he was turning pale, Thinking of the dead and lost Lenore Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore! This is your destiny – you can't deny it! Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore! This is the final answer of the raven And nothing more! "Devil or bird – tell me if I go to heaven Will I return to Lenore?" Still there it sat the dark raven And then it quoth: "Nevermore." ♪ Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore You will receive an answer from the raven Oh, nevermore, no, nevermore Your soul will never lifted from the shadows No, nevermore!