Shadowland lyrics

From the original Broadway cast CD, and the original South African cast CD.

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Fatse leso lea halalela
Fatse leso lea halalela

NALA
Shadowland,
The leaves have fallen.
This shadowed land,
This was our home.

The river's dry.
The ground has broken.
So I must go,
Now I must go.

And where the journey may lead me
Let your prayers be my guide.
I cannot stay here, my family,
But I'll remember my pride

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Prideland.

NALA
I have no choice

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My land.

NALA
I will find my way!

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Tear-stained

NALA
Lea halalela!

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Dry land.
Take this.

NALA
Take this prayer.

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With you.

NALA
What lies out there?

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Fatse

NALA
Lea halalela!

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Leso

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And where the journey may lead you
Let this prayer be your guide
Though it may take you so far away
Always remember your pride

Fatse leso lea halalela
Fatse leso lea halalela

NALA
Lea, lea halalela!
And where the journey may lead me
Oh, your prayers will be my guide!
Though it may take me so far away
I'll remember my pride!

Ngizobuya bo! Ngizobuya bo!
I will return, I will return!

Oh beso bo!
Ngizobuya bo - I will return!
Ngizobuya bo.

Oh, ngi-ngizobuya bo
Beso bo, my people
Beso bo