Who Sings the Song at the End of The Last Hobbit?

The song sung at the very end of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the final film in The Hobbit trilogy, is "The Last Goodbye", performed by Billy Boyd.

This poignant ballad serves as the emotional closing piece for the entire Middle-earth saga, tying back to Boyd's role as Pippin in The Lord of the Rings films.

Understanding the End-Credits Music

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies features two prominent songs during its end credits, both contributing to the film's memorable conclusion:

• "I See Fire": An earlier end-credits song.
• "The Last Goodbye": The ultimate concluding song.

"The Last Goodbye"

This evocative song, which truly marks the end of the journey, was performed by actor Billy Boyd. Beyond his performance, Billy Boyd also composed the song. Its orchestration and arrangement were handled by Victoria Kelly, under the supervision of Howard Shore, who composed the film's score. Boyd's performance is further supported by the London Metropolitan Orchestra, adding a grand and fitting farewell to the beloved cinematic universe.

"I See Fire"

Prior to "The Last Goodbye," the film's end credits also feature the popular song "I See Fire". This track was both composed and performed by the acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. While not the very last song, it was a significant musical contribution to the film's closing sequence and gained considerable popularity.

Overview of End-Credits Songs

To clarify the contributions to the film's finale, here's a summary of the key end-credits songs:

Both songs play a crucial role in the musical landscape of the final Hobbit film, offering different moods and farewells to the audience. However, when referring to "the song at the end," "The Last Goodbye" sung by Billy Boyd is the definitive final piece.