Clear goal: learn this tune quickly to switch between day and night anywhere in Hyrule and make dangerous areas safer to cross. This guide shows where to find the song and how to use it to progress faster.
Useful context: the Royal Family’s Tomb is in Kakariko Village Graveyard. To open it, play Zelda’s Lullaby on the Triforce symbol. You will also encounter references to the castle and the Temple of Time along the way.
The ocarina button sequence is simple: Y, R, A, Y, R, A. This tune switches between day and night and freezes undead enemies when you cross a dangerous area.
Learn the basic songs near the temples first, then open the Royal Family’s Tomb. To learn more about the locations and other tunes, see the page on ocarina songs.
Context and prerequisites for playing Sun’s Song in Ocarina of Time
Find the headstone marked with the Triforce symbol in Kakariko Village Graveyard. It marks the entrance to the Royal Family’s Tomb, where you learn the tune. Before you try to enter, make sure you have learned Zelda’s Lullaby after visiting Hyrule Castle.
The Lullaby activates stones and headstones that open underground passages. Without it, the entrance stays locked and the tomb will not open.
Where and when to learn the tune
Head to the graveyard as soon as you can reach Kakariko Village. Learning the tune early lets you switch between day and night to reach your goals.
Prepare to enter and spot the clues
- Check the decorated stones and headstones: they signal a musical interaction.
- Include the Sacred Forest Meadow, the icy cavern, and the fire, water, forest and spirit areas in your route.
- If you cannot get in, change the time and try again: it may take several attempts.
“The Lullaby activates headstones and opens certain passages.”
| Location | Required action | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Kakariko Village (graveyard) | Play the Lullaby at the headstone | Opens the Royal Family’s Tomb, where you learn the song |
| Hyrule Castle | Obtain the Lullaby | Activates headstones and opens passages |
| Kakariko Windmill | Learn the Song of Storms | Opens the well and caves through stone circles |
Sun’s Song on the ocarina: a quick tutorial
Cross Kakariko Village Graveyard to the headstone marked with the Triforce symbol. Play the Lullaby you learned after visiting the castle to open the Royal Family’s Tomb.
Reach the Royal Family’s Tomb from Kakariko Village and open the passage
Follow the corridor to the room with the inscription. There, you will learn the tune and see the visual cue that confirms it.
Button sequence: Y, R, A, Y, R, A
Memorize the exact sequence: Y, R, A, Y, R, A. Play it again in the tomb until you hear the confirmation sound.
Confirm that you have learned it and recognize the symbol
This tune activates near a marked slab or stones. Note the icon that appears: it represents the song you learned.
Test the day and night effect in Hyrule and outside a temple
Go outside and test the day and night switch in Hyrule Field. Then stand in front of the entrance to a temple and play the sequence again if a door or an NPC depends on the time.
- Combine it with a warp song to reach that location, then use Sun’s Song to adjust the time.
- Useful warp songs include the Minuet (forest), Bolero (fire), Serenade (water), Prelude (Temple of Time) and Nocturne (shadow).
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Graveyard headstone | Play the Lullaby | Opens the Royal Family’s Tomb |
| Room with the inscription | Learn the sequence | Visual and audio confirmation |
| Outside a temple | Play the tune again | Changes the time and triggers events |
“The Lullaby activates headstones and opens certain passages.”
Advanced uses and combinations: day, night, temples and other songs
Switching between day and night changes how you explore and fight.
Manage enemies, NPCs and passages
The tune freezes undead enemies and changes the time. Play it before entering a dungeon to clear an area of enemies or make an NPC appear at a particular time.
Follow up with warp songs
Sheik teaches songs that warp you directly to a temple entrance. The Minuet (forest), Bolero (fire), Serenade (water), Requiem (spirit), Nocturne (shadow) and Prelude (Temple of Time) are your shortcuts.
Exploration tip
In Kakariko Village, the Song of Storms opens the well and reveals caves at stone circles.
- Before entering, warp to that location, then change the time to trigger an event.
- Move the blocks in the Temple of Time, then use the Prelude to return quickly.
“Switch between day and night to make NPCs who follow a schedule appear.”
Conclusion
To wrap up, remember the simple steps that make exploration smoother. Learn the tune in the Royal Family’s Tomb in Kakariko Village after activating the headstone with the Lullaby learned after visiting Hyrule Castle. Repeat Y, R, A, Y, R, A until you know it by heart.
This tune makes travel more efficient when you combine it with one of Sheik’s songs. Warp to your destination, then play Sun’s Song to adjust the time outside a temple: this may help open a temple entrance or make an NPC appear.
Use the Prelude to return to the Temple of Time. Remember the surrounding areas too: wells, caves, caverns and forests, along with the water, fire and shadow temples. Experiment, repeat the steps, and finish each session by checking whether a passage is easier to attempt at the right time.