Follow Your Dreams

Follow Your Dreams was commissioned by SING NSW, Department of Education and Training in 2004 as part of the Song Cycle ‘Young Australians, Voices of Achievement’. The ABC release was conceived by Paul and supported and commissioned by Jenny Gregory. Nine pieces were commissioned, each one about an inspiring young Australian. Follow Your Dreams was written by Andrew DeTeliga and Paul for Jesse Martin, one of the most famous young Australians of all time.

In 1999, Jesse became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. His epic voyage began in December 1998, from his hometown of Melbourne, and won the hearts of millions across the globe. He was personally thanked by President Bill Clinton, and received recognition from many world leaders, fellow international yachtsmen and women. For ten months, Jesse’s adventure brought the world together. From then on he was known as the “Lionheart’.

cover170x170In his own words, “There are many people out there dreaming of great things, and it’s a good chance that your son, daughter, brother, sister, or friend is one of them.” And from musician Ben Harper, “ What you have done makes me proud to be a human being”. Jesse Martin inspires us all to follow our dreams.

Sample recording from the ABC Classic ‘Young Australians, Voices of Achievement’.

 

Themes

Sing a choir favourite Sing a concert opener Sing a history Sing a message Sing an Australian story Sing the adventure
Duration 5:20
Key E Major
Range Classic SAB setting and SA from B3 - F#5
More info Also available for strings. Well suited to guitars and percussion. Contact Paul for any parts and information
Price AU$3.00 per copy

Lyrics

F O L L O W   Y O U R   D R E A M S                       

By Andrew DeTeliga & Paul Jarman

Whatever your dream enjoy the adventure
Whatever your dream don’t fear the unknown
Whatever you do see where it takes you
You’re never alone, follow your dreams

Follow your dreams, follow your heart
Fill your sails, make a start
Time is flying on angel wings
Follow your heart, follow your dreams

Waves are crashing over my boat
My friend, my enemy, keep me afloat
Day into night, night into day
Wild west wind blow me away

The wind in the sky, the sky in the wind
Journeys beginning, journey will end
Don’t you be lonely make her your friend
Hope on horizon sunrise again

Ever so lonely, ever so lonely tonight
Surrounded by water, nothing but water in sight
Storm is coming, hold on tight
Waves are crashing through the night

Follow your dreams, follow your heart
Fill your sails, make a start
Time is flying on angel wings
Follow your heart, follow your dreams

© Paul Jarman, Andrew DeTeliga 2004