MELANCHOLY FLOWER
THE STORY
Melancholy Flower has become a metaphoric expression of the Saving His Music project and the journey Steven C Goodwin is facing.
It is a collaborative endeavor between Steven and Naomi. Steven wrote the original piano composition, and Naomi created lyrics for a four part vocal arrangement, and she also created an orchestral arrangement as well.
In 2019 Portland’s Oregon Repertory Singers brought it to the stage and recorded it on their recently released album, Shadows on Stars, which debuted at # 4 on Billboard and received submissions for three Grammy awards!
Melancholy Flower was also recently accepted and published by the esteemed Santa Barbara Music Publishing company, which makes it available to choirs world wide.
Needless to say, we just keep shaking our heads in disbelief and feeling ever so grateful that this music won't be forgotten even after he's forgotten it.
LYRICS
Out on the prairie
wild and free
a lonely flower
Tries to sing
It’s hidden music
in petals of gold
melancholy flower
lovely soul
Dark clouds fall on the flower
Misty fog blocks the sunlight
Lost and blinded in shadow
Golden colors fade from sight
Hold on flower
your roots are strong
If you sing out
You won't be alone
Sing, flower, sing
Through the shadows
wild and free
Now many flowers
are blossoming
The prairie is full of singing
as the wind blows
in waves of golden
the flower is known
The flower is known
SHEET MUSIC
Melancholy Flower
Solo Piano
$4.95
Upon receipt of payment, sheet music will be emailed as a PDF within 36 hours.
