05 The Sands of Time: An Oz Tale - The Mystery of Nils

[Intro] [Verse 1 - (Nils), solo, with a soft, enigmatic tenor boy voice] In shadows deep, I walk alone, A voice of magic, a secret grown. The clock turns fast, the gears don’t lie, I hold the key, but ask not why. [Chorus - (Nils), joined by (Dorothy) with clear, hopeful soprano harmonies] Time is a river, flowing free, A tide of change, a destiny. Follow the rhythm, trust the unknown, Together we’ll find the seeds we’ve sown. [Verse 2 - (Scarecrow,) warm and curious male vocal, joined by (Dorothy) in harmony] I hear your words, but what’s the cost? Can we trust you to reclaim what’s lost? A stranger’s guide, your light’s unclear, But hope is stronger than any fear. [Chorus - (Nils), (Dorothy), and (Scarecrow), harmonizing] Time is a river, flowing free, A tide of change, a destiny. Follow the rhythm, trust the unknown, Together we’ll find the seeds we’ve sown. [Bridge - (Dorothy), solo, reflective and determined] Through every twist, through every turn, The truth we’ll find, the fire will burn. A friend or foe, I’ll walk this track, For Oz needs me—I won’t turn back. [Chorus - All, full harmonies, building power with swelling strings] Time is a river, flowing free, A tide of change, a destiny. Follow the rhythm, trust the unknown, Together we’ll find the seeds we’ve sown. [Final Chorus - (Nils) begins solo, joined by all for a triumphant, climactic ending] Time is a river, flowing free, A tide of change, a destiny. Follow the rhythm, trust the unknown, Together we’ll find the seeds we’ve sown. [End ]