Song; Snow on the Sahara
"Snow on the Sahara" is a song by Indonesian singer Anggun from her first international studio album Snow on the Sahara. It was also recorded in French with title "La neige au Sahara" for the French edition of the album. The song was released as Anggun's debut international single in 33 countries. It topped charts in Italy, Spain and several countries in Asia. Its French version was also the most-played single in French radios
of the year 1997.There are two versions of the music video for Snow on the Sahara. The first version was shot in Bali Indonesia
and features storyline about Anggun and her lover becoming the sacrifice for some ancient ritual.The song was written, produced and arranged by Erick Benzi and later adapted into English by songwriter Nikki Matheson. The song remains to be Anggun's signature song across the world and catapulted Anggun's fame in international music scene in 1997 and 1998.
Sarah Brightman also did a cover version of this Snow on the Sahara song on her The Harem World Tour: Live from Las Vegas album. The song is mainly built on synthesizers
and keyboards sounds
, mixed with tribal beats. It is considered to be an Adult Contemporary song by some, whilst some other may consider it a World Music song.Snow On The Sahara chords
Am G Em F Am
G
Only tell me that you still want me here
Em F Am
When you wander off out there
G
To those hills of dust and hard winds that blow
Em F
In that dry white ocean alone
D
Lost out in the desert
Am
You are lost out in the desert
G
But to stand with you in a ring of fire
Em F Am
I'll forget the days gone by
G
I'll protect your body and guard your soul
Em F
From mirages in your sight
D
Lost out in the desert
E A
If your hopes scatter like the dust across your track
B C#m
I'll be the moon that shines on your path
E A
The sun may blind our eyes, I'll pray the skies above
B C#m
For snow to fall on the Sahara
E A
If that's the only place where you can leave your doubts
B C#m
I'll hold you up and be your way out
E A
And if we burn away, I'll pray the skies above
B C#m Am
For snow to fall on the Sahara
Am G Em F
Whoa
Bm A
Just a wish and I will cover your shoulders
F#m G Bm
With veils of silk and gold
A
When the shadows come and darken your heart
F#m G
Leaving you with regrets so cold
E
Lost out in the desert
E A
If your hopes scatter like the dust across your track
B C#m
I'll be the moon that shines on your path
E A
The sun may blind our eyes, I'll pray the skies above
B C#m
For snow to fall on the Sahara
E A
If that's the only place where you can leave your doubts
B C#m
I'll hold you up and be your way out
E A
And if we burn away, I'll pray the skies above
B C#m
For snow
to fall on the Sahara
E A B C#m
