So Long Farewell
Rogers and Hammerstein (Julie Lyrics

Julie's song "So Long, Farewell" from Rogers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" is a farewell song that captures the emotions of a young girl, who along with her siblings, has spent time with the von Trapp family. Through her song, she expresses her gratitude, her excitement to move on to a brighter future, and her sadness about leaving behind everything they've known. She notes that she's excited to go back to the "good old days," and she doesn't even have to change her ways. She tells her friends that she's been waiting for the time to come, packs her bags, and says goodbye to all she's leaving behind. She repeats "so long, so long, goodbye, goodbye, so long" to emphasize that she is really leaving.

The song is full of contrast between Julie's excitement about the future and her sadness about the past. The upbeat melody is paired with bittersweet lyrics, which add depth to the song's meaning. The line "I'd like to see you try and hold me back again" is perhaps the most powerful in the song, as it represents Julie's fierce determination to move forward.

This song is widely remembered by audiences, and it's not hard to see why. The poignant lyrics, the catchy melody, and the high-energy choreography that accompanies it make "So Long, Farewell" a standout song from "The Sound of Music." Few other farewell songs capture the mix of emotions that this song does.