Sunrise, Sunset

B.J. Thomas · Other Songs - B.J. Thomas

Sunrise, Sunset



(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 get to be so tall?



(Golde)

Wasn't it yesterday

When they were small?



(Men)

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze



(Women)

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?



(Tevye)

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 flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze



Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

Sunrise, Sunset

B.J. Thomas delivers a tender ballad in 'Sunrise, Sunset,' showcasing his signature warm tenor and emotive delivery. The track exemplifies the smooth, romantic style that defined his career, blending acoustic textures with lush orchestration to create an intimate atmosphere. While not part of his most commercially dominant hits, the song reflects the consistent emotional depth found throughout his discography, particularly in his later years. It stands as a testament to his ability to craft timeless love songs that rely on vocal nuance rather than dramatic flair, capturing the quiet moments of a relationship with grace and sincerity.