Follow the Fold
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Stray no more,
Stray no more!
Put down the bottle and we will say no more
Follow, follow
Before you take another swallow...
Follow the fold and stray no more,
Stray no more,
Stray no more!
Tear up your poker deck and play no more
Follow, follow the fold!
To the meadows, where the sun shines out of the darkness
And pain and shame in wich you wallow
Follow the fold and stray no more,
Stray no more,
Stray no more,
If your a siner, and you pray no more
Follow, follow the fold!
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The lyrics to Original Broadway Cast's song Follow the Fold speak to an individual in the grips of addiction or sin, urging them to turn away from their destructive behavior and follow a more wholesome path. The repeated refrain of "stray no more" and "follow the fold" reinforces the idea of staying on the right path and avoiding temptation. The song suggests that this path leads to a brighter future, represented by the meadows where the sun shines, away from the darkness and shame of addiction and sin.
The lyrics also highlight the idea of community support, with the group urging the individual to join them in their way of life. This community support is further emphasized by the call to "follow, follow the fold," suggesting that there is strength in numbers and that this path is easier when shared with others. This positive message of hope and rehabilitation is a common theme in musicals of this era, encouraging audiences to believe in the power of redemption and the ability to overcome personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Fallow the fold and stray no more,
Obey the rules and don't deviate from them any longer
Stray no more,
Stop wandering off the correct path
Stray no more!
Don't make the same mistakes again
Put down the bottle and we will say no more
Stop drinking and we won't mention it again
Follow, follow
Come with us, without hesitation
Before you take another swallow...
Don't indulge in addictive behavior any further
Tear up your poker deck and play no more
Quit gambling for good
Follow, follow the fold!
Join the group and follow our code
To the meadows, where the sun shines out of the darkness
Go to a place where it seems there is hope and positivity
And pain and shame in wich you wallow
Abandon suffering and guilt
If your a siner, and you pray no more
If you've done wrong and stopped seeking forgiveness
Follow, follow the fold!
Choose to follow the group
Writer(s): Frank Loesser
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emma Marie
GUYS AND DOLLS
Follow the Fold Lyrics
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
Put down the bottle and we'll say no more
Follow, follow
Before you take another swallow
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
Tear up your poker deck and play no more
Follow, follow, the fold
To the meadows, where the sun shines
Out of the darkness and the cold
And the pain and shame in which you wallow
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
If you're a sinner and you pray no more
Follow, follow, the fold
Idk if this is correct just putting it out there😂
Caoimhe 12345
Follow the fold and stray no more,
Stray no more,
Stray no more,
Put down the bottle and we'll say no more,
Follow, follow the fold.
Follow the fold and stray no more,
Stray no more,
Stray no more,
Tear up your poker deck and play no more,
Follow, follow the fold.
To the meadows,
Where the sun shines,
Out of the darkness,
And the cold.
Follow the fold and stray no more,
Stray no more,
Stray no more,
If you're a sinner and you pray no more,
Follow, follow the fold.
Emma Marie
GUYS AND DOLLS
Follow the Fold Lyrics
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
Put down the bottle and we'll say no more
Follow, follow
Before you take another swallow
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
Tear up your poker deck and play no more
Follow, follow, the fold
To the meadows, where the sun shines
Out of the darkness and the cold
And the pain and shame in which you wallow
Follow the fold and stray no more
Stray no more, stray no more
If you're a sinner and you pray no more
Follow, follow, the fold
Idk if this is correct just putting it out there😂
penelope jane
tonight was my last performance of this show at my school, and I bawled my eyes out. I was part of the mission band and I had So. Much. Fun.
Idk ???
I was a missionary in my community theater, and out of the 13 productions I've been in, this was my least favorite roll.
Arts Entertainment
I'm opening next Monday! I play Nicely-Nicely Johnson!!
KaylaCautio
The beginning instruments were so emphasized then you get to the singing parts and it's just like 'where did it go?'
Daniel and Lucy: Cartoons Madness!
Someone has to make a 10 hour version of this!
EvidentlyMak
doing this for our musical!! hope I get Sarah!!💜
Lawen Hama
Did you get it?! Lol
Bryn Ellsworth
So I have a problem, I'm Agatha and thus I have the octave just below Sarah. Problem being- I am having a hard time finding my part in the song -_-
Any suggestions on how I can practice without Sarah totally screwing me up? (I've been playing/singing on the piano, but that can only carry me so far. When I try to sing the song with all the parts I find my voice creeping up to Sarah's octave :( )
DeadRaymanWalking
I was in the Mission Band, but I was just a band member playing the tambourine :-D