[Intro] (A single, mournful violin "krekhts" (sobbing sound), leading into a slow, unhurried accordion drone) [Verse 1] [Slow, Storytelling, Rubato] The bricks were heavy and the mud was deep, While Pharaoh’s watchmen never went to sleep. A cry went up from the desert sand, To lead the people to a distant land. The river turned and the darkness fell, A story only time could tell. [Pre-Chorus] (A sudden rhythmic snap; tempo begins to climb) [Chorus] [Fast, Rhythmic Dance, High Energy] Passover night, let the spirit rise, Underneath the wide and ancient skies. Break the matzah, pour the wine, Freedom is the grand design. From the chains to the open sea, Tonight we’re singing of being free! [Verse 2] [Tempo Drops, Solemn and Steady] The table’s set with the bitter herb, An ancient promise that we won't disturb. Four questions asked by the youngest child, While outside the night is vast and wild. The door is open for the guest to come, A journey home for everyone. [Bridge] [Slow and Atmospheric] In every heart, there’s a wall to break, In every soul, there’s a step to take. (Build-up: Fast drumming starts) The bread of haste, the flight through the night, Walking forward into the light! [Instrumental Break] (Frenetic, high-speed Klezmer clarinet and violin solo) [Chorus] Passover night, let the spirit rise, Underneath the wide and ancient skies. Break the matzah, pour the wine, Freedom is the grand design. From the chains to the open sea, Tonight we’re singing of being free! [Outro] Next year in Jerusalem, the story goes on, Wait for the light of a brand new dawn. (Shouted) Passover night! (Final lingering clarinet note)
