11 Nov Follow the Sun
A three-part arrangement of a beautiful song by contemporary singer/songwriter Xavier Rudd of Australia.
Composer & Copyright
This song was written by and is copyright Xavier Rudd. Arrangement by Lisa G.
Recording
Inspiration Track
Lyrics
Follow, follow the sun
And which way the wind blows
When this day is done
Breathe, breathe in the air
Set your intentions
Treat them with care
Tomorrow’s a new day for everyone
A brand new moon and brand new sun
Follow, follow the sun
The direction of the birds
The direction of love
Breathe, breathe in the air
Cherish this moment
Cherish this breath
Tomorrow’s a new day for everyone
A brand new moon and brand new sun
When you feel life coming down on you like a heavy weight
When you feel this crazy society adding to the strain
Take a stroll to the nearest water’s edge, remember your place
Many moons have risen and fallen long, long before you came
(High:) So which way is the wind blowing
(Low:) What does your heart say
Follow, follow the sun
And which way the wind blows
When this day is done
This song! It’s a calling for me. Every time I hear it it makes me feel restless and wanting change. It always has that deep gut impact on me. I love it & dislike it for the reaction I have to it.
I’m in love with your music. I first heard it from Harry and Megan’s Doc. I looked it up immediately and played it over and over until I knew it. Going to be finding your other music. And following it. Much love from this grandma from Burlington NC
What an amazing song I love it so much when I listen to it on a long drive
What an amazing song I love it so much
Lisa G, this is beautiful. I sing this song to centre myself often. Would it be OK to teach this to my grade 3-6 choir and perform it?
It’s fine with me but I’m not the composer of this one Kim, so usually that’s where to go for performance rights. In this case the composer might be hard to reach. If you aren’t making a profit, I would assume it would be just fine.
What birdsong is at the beginning of the track?
I’m so glad to see the correct lyrics on here – I thought I was crazy!
When you google the lyrics it says – take a “straw”to the nearest waters “and” remember….
(Makes no sense)
On a video that’s posted with lyrics it gets “stroll” correct but still uses “and” instead of “edge”
I know – too much time on my hands.
Fantastic song
This song is amazing so moving and inspirational leaves a message to everyone that is close to you when you have gone
This song has been in my brain nodules
Sleeping & waking for a week now…
It is a hymn of love to the earth.
I really like this song and am wondering what was the inspiration for Xavier writing this song? Is there a ‘back story?’
Thanks.
Sally
Dear Lisa,
Where do I find the sheet music of this 3-part arrangement?
I’m a choral conductor. A couple asked this song for their wedding service and I should like to rehearse it next Thursday.
Thanks for your inquiry Willem. I’m sorry I teach by oral tradition and don’t have sheet music for this song or most arrangements on my site.