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Sunrise, Sunset lyrics by Fiddler on the Roof Cast

 

Sunrise, Sunset Song Lyrics


(Tevye)
Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?
(Golde)
I don't remember growing older
When did they?
(Tevye)
When did she get to be a beauty?
When did he grow to be so tall?
(Golde)
Wasn't it yesterday
When they were small?
(Men)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly flow the days
(Women)
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers
Blossoming even as we gaze
(All)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears
(Tevye)
What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?
(Golde)
Now they must learn from one another
Day by day
(Perchik)
They look so natural together
(Hodel)
Just like two newlyweds should be
(Perchik & Hodel)
Is there a canopy in store for me?
(All)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears



About

May, 07th 2014
"Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on the Roof is a deeply moving song that csptures the swift passage of time and the bittersweet nature of life's milestones. Composed by Jerry Bock with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, the song is set against the backdrop of a wedding, reflecting on the growth of children and the cycle of life. The song's opening lines express a sense of wonder and disbelief at the rapid growth of children, questioning when they became beautiful and tall, symbolizing the universal experience of watching loved ones grow and change​​.

The chorus, "Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years," poignantly highlights the inevitable fliw of time, marked by the recurring cycles of day and night. This motif serves as a metaphor for life's fleeting moments, laden with both joy and sorrow. The song's emotional depth is rooted in its reflection on the passage of time, touching on themes of family, growth, and the continuity of life through generations​​​​.

"Sunrise, Sunset" has left a lasting impact not only within the context of the musical but also as a song frequently played at weddings and significant events, resonating with audiences for its timeless message. It underscores the importance of cherishing moments and the people in our lives as time swiftly passes by​​​​​​.

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