So, you gonna dress the black To say the words, to swear an oath Your watch begins tonight World covered by snow Cold wind and ice, your brothers in arms True colors are black and white Night gathers, and now my watch begins It shall not end until I'm gone I am the sword, I am the shield I am the watch for all nights to me I am the watcher on the Wall The sword in the dark, the shield for realm The fire that burns against cold I am the light that brings the dawn I am saying these words I am pledging my life To live and die at my post Night gathers, and now my watch begins It shall not end until I'm gone I am the sword, I am the shield I am the watch for all nights to come