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"Let the Sun Shine On" is a song in the Broadway adaption of Frozen, following directly from "Vuelie". The song introduces the characters of Elsa and Anna as children, as well as their parents.

The song was previously titled "Anna and Elsa" early during the show's Denver tryouts in 2017 and had noticeably different lyrics. The early version of the song was sung primarily by Grand Pabbie, who also acted as a narrator in the show. In this narrative, the song was reprised by Pabbie immediately before "Monster".

"Let the Sun Shine On" reuses verses from the song "We Know Better" - an outtake from the 2013 animated film.

Lyrics[]

Anna:
Do you want to build a snowman?
C'mon, let's go and play

Elsa:
I can cover this whole place in snow
I'm not supposed to, though

Anna:
Yeah, just do it anyway

Do it for your sister!
Elsa please, oh please
I can't do the things you do

That's what I'm talking about!

Elsa: You really want to build a snowman?
Anna: You know I do.
Elsa: We'll stay up late and build that snowman!
Anna: Yes!
Elsa and Anna: Me and you

Chorus:
Nah nah yanana
Nah nah yanana

Once there was a family
Beloved by all
A king, a queen, two pricesses
And the story starts when they were small

King Agnarr: Ladies, what have you been up to?

Chorus:
Elsa was a special child
From her first frozen tear
Her magic filled her parents' hearts
With so much love and fear

Queen Iduna: Elsa, no! What do we say?
Elsa: Magic must stay a secret.
Queen Iduna: There are just some things we can't do in public.
Anna: Like run naked in the breeze!
Elsa, King, Queen: Anna!

Anna:
Let the sun shine on
Let our hearts be bright
Like this perfect, happy, shiny, summer day

King and Queen: Let the sun shine on
Anna: 'Cause it's alright
Family: Together we can keep the storm at bay

Elsa and Anna:
1, 2, 3 together, clap together, snap together
You and me together, knees together, freeze together
Up or down together, princess crown together
Always be together, you and me

Chorus:
Once there was a family
With secrets to keep
As rulers in the land
Where respect for the crown runs deep

Anna: Freeze my butt!

Chorus:
And so the royal family
Is ever on display
And people loved the princesses
And watch them as they play

Let the sun shine on
Let our lives be free
Let the promises of our land be sure and strong
Let our hearts be blown
By this melody
All of winter love

Na na na heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Naha heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Na na na heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Naha heyana

Let the sun shine on
Over Arendelle
Let the crown be strong and let your love be true
Bless our daughters fair
Who we love so well
We will look to you

Anna:
Do you want to build a snowman?
C'mon, let's go and play

Elsa:
I can cover this whole place in snow
I'm not supposed to, though

Anna:
Yeah, just do it anyway

Do it for your sister!
Elsa please, oh please
I can't do the things you do

That's what I'm talking about!

Elsa: You really want to build a snowman?
Anna: You know I do.
Elsa: We'll stay up late and build that snowman!
Anna: Yes!
Elsa and Anna: Me and you

Pabbie:
This is the story of a family
A long time ago
A king, a queen, two pricesses
A summer night, and snow

King Agnarr: Ladies, what have you been up to?

Pabbie:
Elsa was a special child
That very much was clear
Her magic filled her parents' hearts
With so much love and fear

Queen Iduna: Elsa, what did we say?
Elsa: Magic must stay a secret.
Queen Iduna: Yes. There are just some things we must never do in public.
Anna: Like run naked in the breeze!

Pabbie: (Anna:)
Then there was Anna, the second child
(Freeze my belly!)
Funny and fearless, and running wild
(Freeze my face!)
How she loved her sister from the very start
Yes, Elsa had her heart

Elsa and Anna:
1, 2, 3 together, clap together, snap together
You and me together, knees together, freeze together
Up or down together, princess crown together
Always be together, you and me

Pabbie:
This is the story of a family
With secrets to keep
As rulers in a land
Where respect for the crown runs deep

Anna: Freeze my butt!

Pabbie:
And so the royal family
Is ever on display
And people loved the princesses
And watched them as they play

Chorus:
Anna and Elsa, side by side
The light in the darkness, the kingdom's pride
The promise of our future, sure and strong
Warms us all year long

Na na na heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Naha heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Na na na heyana
(Nowa heyano)
Naha heyana

Na na na heyana
Hahiyaha naha
Naheya heya na yanuwa
Anhahe yunuwana

Anna and Elsa, right now you’re small
But one day you’ll grow up and lead us all
Through days of cold and storms we suffer through
We will look to you

Pabbie:
This is the story of a family
Splintered and scared
When a house has this much damage
Can it ever be repaired?


v - e - d
Media
Films: Frozen (video/soundtrack) • Frozen II (video/soundtrack) • Frozen IIIFrozen IV

Shorts: Frozen FeverOlaf's Frozen Adventure (soundtrack) • Arendelle Castle Yule LogMyth: A Frozen Tale (soundtrack) • Once Upon a Snowman
Shows: At Home With OlafOlaf Presents
Video games: Frozen: Double TroubleFrozen: Olaf's QuestFrozen Free FallDisney Infinity/2.0 Edition/3.0 EditionDisney Enchanted TalesDisney Emoji BlitzKingdom Hearts IIIFrozen AdventuresDisney Heroes: Battle ModeDisney POP TOWNDisney Dreamlight ValleyDisney Speedstorm
Books: The Art of Frozen/IIA Sister More Like MePhantoms of ArendelleA Frozen HeartAnna and Elsa's Secret PlaytimeAcross the SeaFrozen Spring FeverComic BooksAnna & Elsa: Sisterhood is the Strongest Magic:Disney Princess Beginnings

Disney Parks
World of Frozen (Hong Kong, Paris) • Fantasy SpringsAnna and Elsa's Frozen FantasyAnna and Elsa's Frozen JourneyCastle of Magical DreamsCountry Bear Musical JamboreeEnchanted Storybook CastleDisney Animation BuildingFrozen Ever AfterIt's a Small WorldPLAY!Storybook Land Canal BoatsWandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs

Entertainment: Believe! Sea of DreamsDisney Dreams: An Enchanted ClassicFantasmic!Follow Your DreamsFor the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along CelebrationFrozen: Live at the HyperionGolden Fairytale FanfareMickey's Magical Music WorldMickey's Royal Friendship FaireMickey and the MagicianMickey and the Wondrous BookPlayhouse in the WoodsRoyal TheatreWhen You Wish
Restaurants: Bayside WharfForest FareOaken’s OK FoodsRoyal Banquet of ArendelleThe Golden Crocus
Shops: Anna & Elsa's BoutiqueNorthern DelightsTick Tock Toys & CollectiblesTraveling Traders
Parades: Disney Magic on ParadeDisney Stars on ParadeDisney StarlightFestival of Fantasy ParadeFrozen Royal Welcome ParadeMagic HappensMickey's Storybook ExpressPaint the Night ParadeTokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights
Fireworks: Celebrate the MagicDisney Dreams!Disney EnchantmentDisneyland ForeverFrozen ForeverHappily Ever AfterHarmoniousIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationIgnite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and LightMickey's Mix MagicMomentousOnce Upon a TimeWonderful World of AnimationWorld of Color: Celebrate!Wondrous Journeys
Summer: Frozen Summer Fun!
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy ParadeA Frozen Holiday WishDisney Christmas StoriesDisney Dreams! of ChristmasDisney Winter Magic CavalcadeMinnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks"Frozen" Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyWorld of Color: Winter DreamsFrozen Holiday Surprise

Characters
Frozen: AnnaElsaKristoffHansOlafSvenThe Duke of WeseltonGrand PabbieMarshmallowKing AgnarrQueen IdunaErik and FrancisTrollsBuldaOakenSitronWolvesKaiCastle GuardsHans' Brothers

Frozen Fever: Snowgies
Frozen II: Lieutenant MattiasNorthuldraYelanaHoneymarenRyderNokkBruniGaleEarth GiantsKing RuneardSpirits of the Enchanted Forest
Musical: AnnaElsaOlafKristoffSvenHans

Locations
ArendelleElsa's Ice PalaceThe Southern IslesWeseltonArendelle CastleValley of the Living RockArendelle ChapelWandering Oaken's Trading Post and SaunaThe North MountainThe Enchanted ForestAhtohallan
Songs
Frozen: "Vuelie" • "Frozen Heart" • "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" • "For the First Time in Forever" • "Love is an Open Door" • "Let It Go" • "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" • "In Summer" • "Fixer Upper"

Frozen Fever: "Making Today a Perfect Day"
Olaf's Frozen Adventure: "Ring in the Season" • "The Ballad of Flemmingrad" • "That Time of Year" • "When We're Together"
Frozen II: "All Is Found" • "Some Things Never Change" • "Into the Unknown" • "When I Am Older" • "Lost in the Woods" • "Show Yourself" • "The Next Right Thing"
Musical: "Let the Sun Shine On" • "A Little Bit of You" • "Hidden Folk" • "Hans of the Southern Isles" • "Queen Anointed" • "Dangerous to Dream" • "What Do You Know About Love?" • "Hygge" • "I Can't Lose You" • "Kristoff Lullaby" • "Monster" • "True Love" • "Colder by the Minute"
At Home with Olaf: "I Am With You"
Deleted: "Love Can't Be Denied" • "We Know Better" • "Spring Pageant" • "More Than Just the Spare" • "You're You" • "Life's Too Short" • "Reindeer(s) Remix" • "When Everything Falls Apart" • "Resolution" • "Home" • "I Seek the Truth" • "Unmeltable Me" • "Get This Right" • "See the Sky"

Objects
Kristoff's SledRoyal ShipElsa's TiaraYule BellIduna's ScarfRuneard's Dam
See also
MusicalThe Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated ClassicFrozen: The Official MagazineDisney On IceAs Told by EmojiFrozen: Northern LightsInto the Unknown: Making Frozen IIThe Making of Frozen: A Return to Arendelle