14 The Sands of Time: An Oz Tale - Homeward Bound

[Intro] [Fade in] [Solo] [Verse 1 - Dorothy, heartfelt soprano voice, reflective and tender] The road I’ve walked, the skies I’ve known, Led me to places I’ve called my own. But every heart must find its way, Back to the home where dreams can stay. [Chorus - Dorothy and Nils, harmonizing with warmth and strength] Home is the heart, where love will grow, A place of light through highs and lows. Though worlds apart, we’re not alone, For every heart will find its home. [Verse 2 - Scarecrow and Tinman, alternating lines, Scarecrow’s gentle tenor and Tinman’s deep baritone complementing each other] Scarecrow: Your wisdom taught me how to see, Tinman: Your kindness brought my heart to me. Scarecrow: Your courage shines, a guiding flame, Tinman: Oz will never be the same. [Chorus - Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tinman, harmonizing with depth and richness] Home is the heart, where love will grow, A place of light through highs and lows. Though worlds apart, we’re not alone, For every heart will find its home. [Bridge - Lion, bold baritone solo, joined by all in harmony for the final lines] The roar of courage, the song of peace, A world united, its joy released. Through every trial, through every fight, We’ve found our home in the golden light. [Final Chorus - All characters, triumphant and emotional harmonies with swelling orchestration] Home is the heart, where love will grow, A place of light through highs and lows. Though worlds apart, we’re not alone, For every heart will find its home. [Outro - Dorothy, soft soprano voice, accompanied by fading piano and strings] Though worlds apart, the bond remains, In every heart, Oz’s magic sustains.