Date and Direction

Structure: Sonata Form

Exposition: the musical themes are heard for the first time, one after the other. Note that the second theme brings the music into the dominant key (B major), which is usually the case for sonata movements in major keys.

• measures 1-26 ("Good mornin' my love"): First theme (12-bar blues), E major

• 27-42 ("On our way we might"): Second theme (bossa nova), B major

• 43-54 ("No matter where you are"): Codetta, B major

Development: mixes and matches the themes, often venturing into distant keys. (In this case, we explore the keys of B minor and D major.)

• 55-62 ("When the night falls"): transition

• 63-74 ("We have no idea what's ahead"): both themes, B minor

• 75-94 ("We'll land inside a quiet garden in the north"): Codetta, D major

Recap: a repeat of the exposition, but this time with all of the themes presented in the main key (E major).

• 95-118 ("Continuin' on"): First theme, E major

• 119-134 ("Let's go down the shore"): Second theme, E major

• 135-end ("No matter where you are"): Coda, E major

Full lyrics

Good mornin’ my love,

let our adventures now begin.

The sun above

keeps us glowin’ through thick and thin.

We’ll go here and there,

anywhere

outside or in.

Time to get amped

as our road together starts.

Every ramp

is its own lil’ piece of art

when we ride all day

on a highway

for our hearts.

On our way we might

find a city in our sight.

Manhattan, New York, am I right?

Adoring every street

that is out for us to greet,

the same way that I adore my sweet

sweet heart!

No matter where you are

with a companion star,

the road is yours to make

and it’s yours to take.

When the night falls,

how do we see at all?!

You have no idea what's ahead.

Just stay along on a road that you've always led.

Ridin' every day

on a highway

to get this bread!

We'll land inside

a quiet garden in the north,

to see the flowers bloom

from our love brought forth.

How pretty is the sight

of a dream come true,

as nature lets the two

of your hearts come through.

Continuin' on

our journey, lookin' for something new.

'Cause where we've gone,

there's not much left to do.

We'll go here and there,

anywhere

when I'm with you.

Time to get amped

for the road in another part.

Every ramp

is its own lil’ piece of art

when we ride all day

on a highway

for our hearts.

Let's go down the shore,

with the waves to explore.

The ebb and the flow shall not bore.

With one step in the sea,

you can start to dance with me.

By holding your hand, I let myself be free!

No matter where you are

with a companion star,

the road is yours to make

and it’s yours to take.

No matter where you are

with a companion star,

the road is ours to make

and it’s ours to take.

Structure: Waltz and Trios

Two dance themes (waltz and trio) alternate one after the other.

Measures 1-7: instrumental introduction

8-40 ("In the winter"): Waltz, D major

41-65 ("Evergreens with a golden glow"): Trio, A major

66-82 ("Every street and bridge"): Waltz

83-105 ("Now for Midtown with trees so tall"): Trio, D major

106-end ("In the winter"): Waltz

Full lyrics

In the winter when there's no hikin' in a park,

Manhattan's a beautiful spot.

The bright holiday lights are sight in the dark,

with colors that shine on whatever we got.

Every street and bridge that you come upon at night

is dancing with color and light.

You'll see every tree glowing beneath a golden star,

from Avenue Six to the great Hudson Yards.

Evergreens with a golden glow,

as the silver windows reflect the show.

Trains and subways roll in and out,

like a children's favorite without a doubt.

Come take a stroll on the High Line with me,

waltzing in step for a mile.

Up above in a land of fantasy

surely to give you a smile.

Soon you will find on the road at its end,

everything that we have said.

Hudson Yards, what a place to spend

the day picturing all that's ahead.

Every street and bridge that you come upon at night

is dancing with color and light.

You'll see every tree glowing beneath a golden star,

from Avenue Six to the great Hudson Yards.

Now for Midtown with trees so tall,

you can stand right next to them like a doll.

Nothing says love like a hug as a pair,

red and green Christmas behind.

Take your picture while space is shared

with all couples who know what to find.

In the winter when there's no hikin' in a park,

Manhattan's a beautiful spot.

The bright holiday lights are sight in the dark,

with colors that shine on whatever we got.

Every street and bridge that you come upon at night

is dancing with color and light.

You'll see every tree glowing beneath a golden star,

from Avenue Six to the Hudson... Yards!

Structure: Ternary Form

This ballad features a slow main theme, with a stormy section in the middle.

1-21 ("When the spring comes about"): Main theme, B major

22-45 ("If it starts raining"): Development, B minor

46-end ("With the rain in the past"): Main theme, B major

Full lyrics

When the spring comes about

and the blossoms are out,

picture us both in the wood and green

of a garden scene.

Let it be true

with a lake that is blue!

A dream so sweet,

now a dream complete.

If it starts raining,

where would both of you go?

Time to get running,

and just hope it will slow.

We're together bravin' the storm,

Are you keepin' each other warm?

Bravin' it.

Keepin' him.

Goin' and runnin' and hopin' the rainin' will slow! 

With the rain in the past

and the fields growin' fast,

see every color of flower,

bright as that love of ours.

Let it be true

with a lake that is blue!

A dream so sweet,

now a dream complete.

Structure: Rondo Form

The finale of a multi-movement piece is almost always a rondo: the main theme returns after each contrasting section in the music.

1-4: Instrumental intro

5-36 ("It's here, the season we're both waitin' for"): Main theme, E major

37-52 ("Every street"): bridge

53-68 ("Whether you and I are here or there"): Second theme, D-flat major

69-88 ("On our way we might"): Main theme, A-flat major

89-104 ("On the sand"): bridge

105-120 ("We have built ourselves a highway"): Second theme, A major

121-end ("Go down the shore"): Main theme, E major

Full lyrics

It's here, the season we're both waitin' for,

the season to go down the shore.

We'll find a place to stand

in the water or the sand,

and dance with the waves as you and I hold our hands.

Summertime is a time for the beach.

Adventure is now in your reach!

Just put your shoes aside

as you feel the ebb and tide,

enjoyin' your special one with each little stride.

Every street

is like a city on vacation.

With the heat

the shore's a better destination.

Take a stroll

upon the boardwalk for a mile,

on a roll

and in our moment with a smile.

Whether you and I are here or there,

I'll stay with you through the thick and thin.

'Cause with you anytime and anywhere,

a brand new adventure is ready to begin.

On our way we might

find a city in sight.

Manhattan, New York, am I right?

Adorin' every street that is out for us to greet,

the same way that I adore you,

all day to reassure you.

Facing,

embracing,

together

like a pair of feathers

on the sand

as soft as grass inside a garden.

Through the land,

our easy steps shall never harden.

Dream so sweet

and picture us below the sky blue.

Dream complete with every detail comin' true.

We have built ourselves a highway,

with each ramp a little piece of art.

We'll take a ride all day and every day,

to journey away on a highway for our hearts.

Go down the shore,

with the waves to explore.

The ebb and the flow shall not bore.

With one step in the sea,

you can start to dance with me.

By holding your hand I let myself be free.

Summertime is a time for the beach.

Adventure is now in your reach!

Just put your shoes aside

as you feel the ebb and tide,

enjoyin' my special one

and all you and I have done,

We're pacing,

embracing,

on each and every, every little stride!