Fiddler on the Roof - Songs

Composer: Jerry Bock

Lyricist: Sheldon Harnick

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Several of the songs from "Fiddler on the Roof" became popular hits during the 1960s, including "Sunrise, Sunset." The songs range from serious ballads, such as "Far from the Home I Love," to lively, humorous numbers, such as "If I Were Rich Man."


Tradition

"Fiddler on the Roof" begins with Tevye explaining how the community lives by its "Tradition," and through the song's lyrics, the audience gains an understanding of each family member's role in life.

Matchmaker

Yente, the "Matchmaker," comes to visit Golde, and Tzeitel, Hodel and Chava sing of their hopes for a perfect husband and the realities of who Yente might find for them.

If I Were a Rich Man

Tevye, after a difficult day, dreams of what his life would be like "If I Were a Rich Man."

Sabbath Prayer

At the start of the Sabbath, while blessing their children, Tevye and Golde sing a "Sabbath Prayer" for their daughters.

To Life

After Tevye and Lazar agree to a marriage between Tzeitel and Lazar, the two men drink a toast "To Life" and to the agreement.

A Pledge

Tzeitel and Motel tell Tevye of their plans to marry and Tevye reacts to "A Pledge" the young people made to each other.

Miracle of Miracles

Motel is overjoyed that Tevye has agreed to let him marry Tzeitel and he declares that it is a "Miracle of Miracles."

Tevye's Dream

Tevye must tell Golde that Tzeitel will marry Motel and not Lazar Wolf so he makes up a wild dream and tells Golde about "Tevye's Dream."

Sunrise, Sunset

As Tzeitel and Motel are wed, Tevye and Golde reflect on how the children have grown up from the figurative "Sunrise [to] Sunset."

Far From the Home I Love

Hodel is leaving to be with Perchik in Siberia and she explains to Tevye why she must go "Far From the Home I Love."

Do You Love Me?

As Tevye comes to accept that two of his daughters have married for love and not due to a prearrangement made by the parents, he thinks about his marriage to Golde and asks her, "Do You Love Me?"