This animated series is so music-oriented that not only does the theme have a full version, they released a soundtrack as well—rare in retro cartoons.
With that said, the official title of the theme song is “Where the Truth Lies”. Deep, right? It was performed by a band who called themselves Exchange. I said “called,” past tense, because it feels like they were one of those bands who formed just for the sake of scoring the series. However, full accreditation for the theme is actually Exchange featuring Steve Sexton and Gerald O’Brien. I know Sexton is a composer and a keyboardist, but I’m not sure about O’Brien.
As for the soundtrack, it was released in 1991, and like I said, contains the full version of the theme—where it lasts around 4 minutes. Let’s listen to the full version of “Where the Truth Lies” first.
Let’s learn the deep and powerful lyrics (full version).
The Legend of Prince Valiant Theme Song lyrics
A whisper in my ear
A voice so strong and clear
Upon this beach I see
A million grains of sandAnd I believe we are destiny (?)
Bound to survive against all oddsOut where the truth lies, I will follow
Out beyond this barren surround
I cry without a soundOut where the truth lies,
I will follow my eyes into the sun[opening sequence version ends here]
Sometimes I lie awake
I dream of everyone
Who walk the path I take around (?) beneath the sunAnd I believe it’s my destiny
Bound to survive against all oddsOut where the truth lies, I will follow
Out beyond this barren surround
I cry without a soundOut where the truth lies, I will follow my life into the sun
And I believe we are destiny
Bound to survive against all oddsOut where the truth lies, I will follow
Out beyond this barren surround
I cry without a soundOut where the truth lies, I will follow my eyes into the sun
Out where the truth lies, I will follow
Out beyond this barren surround
I cry without a soundOut where the truth lies, I will follow my eyes into the sun
Out where the truth lies, I will follow my eyes into the sun
Pardon me, I took a shot starting from the second verse, which is why you’ll see “(?)” beside some words. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Now, that’s the first song in the soundtrack but the last is a song titled “Where The Truth Lies (Reprise)”. To make this as informative as possible, below is the reprise version.
And now finally, the legendary intro.
The Legend of Prince Valiant had a total of 65 episodes—September 3, 1991 to January 23, 1994 and was originally shown on The Family Channel (ABC).
March 11, 2013 update
Epic comment below by Mr. Steve Sexton himself! According to him, the lyrics and vocals were done by Marc Jordan, and that Gerald O’Brien is enjoying the perks of being a successful composer in Nashville.