YOUR Special Song

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 2:50pm

What do you do when you have the "blues"? Can't go on for another minute? World got you by the tail?

How many of you try a little "music-therapy"?

There's a song--all I have to do is listen to it, and I'm ready to start again with a refreshed spirit--feel like I can accomplish anything!

It's "Everybody Says Don't" from ANYONE CAN WHISTLE: (Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)

Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't-
It isn't right,
Don't-it isn't nice!

Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't walk on the grass,
Don't disturb the peace,
Don't skate on the ice.

Well, I
Say
Do,
I say,
Walk on the grass, it was meant to feel!

I
Say
Sail!
Tilt at the windmill,
And if you fail, you fail.

Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't,
Everybody says don't get out of line.
When they say that, then
Lady that's a sign:
Nine times out of ten,
Lady, you are doing just fine!

Make just a ripple.
Come on be brave.
This time a ripple,
Next time a wave
Sometimes you have to start small,
Climbing the tiniest wall,
Maybe you're going to fall-
But it is better than not starting at all!

Everybody says no,
Everybody says stop.
Everybody says mustn't rock the boat,
Mustn't touch a thing!
Everybody says don't,
Everybody says wait,
Everybody says can't fight city hall,
Can't upset the cart,
Can't laugh at the king!

Well, I
Say
Try!
I
Say
Laugh at the kings or they'll make you cry.

Lose
Your
Poise!
Fall if you have to,
But lady, make a noise!

Everybody says don't,
Everybody says can't,
Everybody says don't wait around for miracles,
That's the way the world is made!

I insist on
Miracles, if you do them,
Miracles - nothing to them!
I say don't,
Don't be afraid!


What's YOUR Special Song?

[MaTakeALookAtMe]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 2:57pm

I've recently found that "Big Ass Rock from the full Monty always makes me happy.

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 2:58pm

honestly? "Popular" or "My New Philosophy"..it just puts me in a good mood.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:07pm

"My New Philosophy":

SALLY
"oh, yeah. That's what you think."

SCHROEDER
What?

SALLY
That's my new philosophy: "Oh, yeah? That's what you think!"

SCHROEDER
Well, why are you telling me?

SALLY
What?

SCHROEDER
Why are you telling me?

SALLY
"Why are you telling me?" I like it!
That's a good philosophy: "Why are you telling me?"
Why are you telling me?"

"Why are you telling me?"
My new philosophy
The teacher gave a "D" on last week's homework
She said, "Miss Sally Brown,
Your grades are going down."
I could have told her-

SCHROEDER
You new philosophy?

SALLY
My new philosophy!
(as teacher)
Miss B?
(as herself)
I'm she

Look see.
A "D?"
A "D."
Well, why are telling me?
And that's my new philosophy!

SCHROEDER
That's your new philosophy?

SALLY
Why are you telling me?
My new philosophy!

SCHROEDER
That's great, Sally, but I've gotta go practive Chopin's
Nocturne in B-Flat minor.

SALLY
No!! I like it! "No!" That's a good philosophy.
"No!" "No!" "No!"

SCHROEDER
That's you new philosophy, huh?

SALLY
Yes. I mean-- "No!"
Just like a bust bee
Each new philosophy
Can fly from tree to tree and keep me moving
When life's a dizzy maze
On alternating days
I choose a different phrase-

SCHROEDER
Your new philosophy?

SALLY
My new philosophy!

SCHROEDER
Sally!
Some philosophies are simple:
"Man does not eat by bread alone."
Some philosophies are clear:

SALLY
"Leave your message at the sound of the tone."

BOTH Some philosophies pick and choose
Deciding what goes in it.

SCHROEDER
Some take a lifetime,

SALLY
Mine take a minute.

SCHROEDER
But, Sally, anything that takes only a minute can't be
very lasting. For instance, Beethoven took over two years
to complete his brilliant Ninth SYmphony.

SALLY
"No!"

SCHROEDER
I can't stand it!

SALLY
"I can't stand it!" I like it!
It's like a gurantee.
My new philosophy.
And things are sure to be a whole ot brighter
"Oh, yeah? That's what you think!"
"Why are you telling me?"
"No!"
"I can't stand it!"
Now life is free and easy,
Much more philosophy-zy,
With my brand new-

You know, someone had said that we should live every day as
if it were the last day of our life.

LUCY(passing by and overhearing)
Aaugh! This is the last day!! This is it!! I only have
twenty-four hours left!! Help me! Help me! This is the last
day!! Aaugh!

SALLY
Clearly, some philosophies aren't for all people.
And that's my new philosophy!

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:09pm

"Big Ass Rock":

Let's find a rock,
I mean a big ass rock.
Or maybe something like a cinder block,
Is better.
I'll hoist it up,
And drop it on your face,
My buddy.

And just before the lights go out,
You'll see my smile,
And you'll know you've got a friend,
With a rock,
Who cares.

I mean a big ass rock!

Or a rope,
I got some quality rope.
Made for a man who's devoid of hope,
Like you are,
My buddy...Micheal.

Uh..that's malcom.
Yeah, malcom...right.

And I wont leave you swingin' there,
Twitchin' like a fish while you claw the air.
I'll grab your feet,
And pal of mine,
I'll pull real hard and,
SNAP...your spinal cord.

This world is cold when you're alone,
And they ignore you.
But don't kill yourself.
We'll do it for you.

You've got a friend.*In Talk*

You know I asked a guy once if he'd mind putting me in a barrel and sending me over the falls. You know what the son of a bitch said? Drop dead asshole.

People are pricks.
Well..

I asked this guy if he'd take his air compressor and drill me with a six inch nail right through the eye.

What'd he say?
I'm low on nails.
People are selfish pricks.

Now another time, now get this. I lay down in front of a steamroller and asked the guy just to proceed, ya know, business as usual, and squash me like a bug.

That's a good way to go Jer, the ole bug squash. Hey we could tie a plastic laundry bag around his head.

Nah, that's such a wimp suicide.
I stuck my finger in a socket once. It hurt real bad...but it didn't kill me.

Malcom stay out of this.

*Singing*

I've got a friend,
Like carol king,
Or was it carlie simon,
Used to sing.
I always get those two confused anyways.

I turned around,
And suddenly,
I'm not alone,
It aint just me.

I'm like a player on the team.
(Player on the team)
Part of the gang.
(Part of the gang)
A member of the club

Ooh, lets get a club,
I like the big ass rock.
Nah, one good swing,
And I'll clean his clock, forever.
Let gravity do the work!
It's man's way to die Mikey!
Malcom!

I've got friends.
Friends who will love you like a maniac,
And lead you lamb to the railroad track,
And tie ya down.

I got friends!

Tickle your wrist,
With a single-edged razor,
Or buy you a bear,
With a drano chaser,
Or dump you in a river with a rock.

A big ass rock.

*Talking*

Here's a nice one right over here.
Hey, can I give ya a hand with that? Look's heavy.
Naw, dave,

*Singing*

It aint heavy, he's my friend.

*Talking*

Aww come on, group hug.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:11pm

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[GovernorSlaton]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:20pm

Right now, it's "More" from Dick Tracy.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:20pm

"Defying Gravity":

GLINDA
(spoken) Elphaba - why couldn't you have stayed calm for
once, instead of flying off the handle!
(sung) I hope you're happy!
I hope you're happy now
I hope you're happy how you
Hurt your cause forever
I hope you think you're clever!

ELPHABA
I hope you're happy
I hope you're happy, too
I hope you're proud how you
Would grovel in submission
To feed your own ambition

BOTH
So though I can't imagine how
I hope you're happy right now

GLINDA
(spoken) Elphie, listen to me. Just say you're sorry:
(sung) You can still be with the Wizard
What you've worked and waited for
You can have all you ever wanted:

ELPHABA
(spoken) I know:
(sung) But I don't want it -
No - I can't want it
Anymore:

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes: and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!

GLINDA
Can't I make you understand?
You're having delusions of grandeur:

ELPHABA
I'm through accepting limits
'Cuz someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down:
(spoken) Glinda - come with me. Think of what we could
do: together.

(sung) Unlimited
Together we're unlimited
Together we'll be the greatest team
There's ever been
Glinda -
Dreams, the way we planned 'em

GLINDA
If we work in tandem:

BOTH
There's no fight we cannot win
Just you and I
Defying gravity
With you and I
Defying gravity

ELPHABA
They'll never bring us down!
(spoken) Well? Are you coming?

GLINDA
I hope you're happy
Now that you're choosing this

ELPHABA
(spoken) You too
(sung) I hope it brings you bliss

BOTH
I really hope you get it
And you don't live to regret it
I hope you're happy in the end
I hope you're happy, my friend:

ELPHABA
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:
"Ev'ryone deserves the chance to fly!"
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
I'm flying high
Defying gravity
And soon I'll match them in renown
And nobody in all of Oz
No Wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down!

GLINDA
I hope you're happy!

CITIZENS OF OZ
Look at her, she's wicked!
Get her!

ELPHABA
Bring me down!

CITIZENS OF OZ
No one mourns the wicked
So we've got to bring her

ELPHABA
Ahhh!

CITIZENS OF OZ
Down!

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:23pm

"More":

Once upon a time I had plenty of nothing,
Which was fine with me.
Because I had rhythm, music, love,
The sun, the stars and the moon above,
Had the clear blue sky and the deep blue sea.
That was when the best things in life were free.

Then time went by and now I got plenty of plenty,
Which is fine with me.
'Cause I still got love, I still got rhythm,
But look at what I got to go with 'em.
"Who could ask for anything more?", I hear you query.
Who would ask for anything more? Well, let me tell you, dearie.

Got my diamonds, got my yacht, got a guy I adore.
I'm so happy with what I got, I want more!

Count your blessings, one, two, three
I just hate keeping score.
Any number is fine with me
As long as it's more
As long as it's more!

I'm no mathematician, all I know is addition
I find counting a bore.
Keep the number mounting, your accountant does the counting.
[More! More!]

I got rhythm, music too, just as much as before
Got my guy and my sky of blue,
Now, however, I own the view.
More is better than nothing, true
But nothing's better than more, more, more
Nothing's better than more.

One is fun, why not two?
And if you like two, you might as well have four,
And if you like four, why not a few
Why not a slew
[More! More!]

If you've got a little, why not a lot?
Add and bit and it'll get to be an oodle.
Every jot and tittle adds to the pot
Soon you've got the kit as well as the caboodle.
[More! More!]

Never say when, never stop at plenty,
If it's gonna rain, let it pour.
Happy with ten, happier with twenty
If you like a penny, wouldn't you like many much more?

Or does that sound too greedy?
That's not greed, no, indeedy
That's just stocking the store
Gotta fill your cupboard, remember Mother Hubbard.
[More! More!]

Each possession you possess
Helps your spirits to soar.
That's what's soothing about excess
Never settle for something less.
Something's better than nothing, yes!
But nothing's better than more, more more

[Except all, all, all]
Except all, all, all
Except once you have it all [have it all]
You may find all else above [find all else above]

That though things are bliss,
There's one thing you miss, and that's
More! More!
More! More! More! More!
More! More! More!

[bta212]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:32pm

Well, it changes depending on the crisis. Lately, during some relationship hardships, I've been resorting to Cher--"Strong Enough".


I don't need your sympathy
There's nothing you can say or do for me
And I don't want a miracle
You'll never change for no one

I hear your reasons why
Where did you sleep last night?
And was she worth it, was she worth it?

'Cos I'm strong enough
To live without you
Strong enough and I quit crying
Long enough now I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go

There's no more to say
So save your breath
And then walk away
No matter what I hear you say
I'm strong enough to know you gotta go

So you feel misunderstood
Baby, have I got news for you
On being used, I could write a book
You don't wanna hear about it

I've been losing sleep
You've been going cheap
She ain't worth half of me it's true
I'm telling you

Now I'm strong enough to live without you
Strong enough and I quit crying
Long enough now I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go

Come hell or waters high
You'll never see me cry
This is our last goodbye, it's true

I'm telling you
That I'm strong enough to live without you
Stron enough and I quit crying
Long enough now I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go

There's no more to say
So save your breath
And you walk away
No matter what I hear you say
I'm strong enough to know you gotta go

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 3:50pm

When I'm in a dancin' mood, I really get off on "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" from 42ND Street (by Warren/Dubin):


Bert:
Now that we have had the rice and flowers,
The knot is tied;

Annie:
I can visu'lize such happy hours,
Close by your side.

The honeymoon in store
Is one that you'll adore,
I'm gonna take you for a ride.

Annie, Bert, Maggie and Girls:
I'll (You'll) go home and get my panties,
You (I'll) go home and get your scanties,
And away we'll go.
Mm mm mm...
Off we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

To Niag'ra in a sleeper,
There's no honeymoon that's cheaper,
And the train goes slow.
Ooh ooh ooh!
Off, we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

Someday, the stork may pay a visit
And leave a little souvenir.
Just a little cute "what is it?"
But we'll discuss that later, dear.

For a little silver quarter,
We can have the pullman porter
Turn the lights down low.

Ooh!
Off we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

You'll go home and get your purses,
I'll go get my niece and nurses,
And away we'll go.
Mm mm mm...
Off we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

To Niag'ra in a sleeper,
There's no honeymoon that's cheaper,
And the train goes slow.
Ooh ooh ooh!
Off, we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

Someday, the stork may pay a visit
And leave a little souvenir.
Just a little cute "what is it?"
But we'll discuss that later, dear.

For a little silver quarter,
We can have the pullman porter
Turn the lights down low.
Ooh!
Off we're gonna shuffle,
Shuffle off to Buffalo.

Matrimony is baloney
She'll be wanting alimony
In a year of so
Still they go and shuffle
Shuffle Off to Buffalo
When she knows as much as we know
She'll be on her way to Reno
While he still has dough
She'll give him the Shuffle
When they're back from Buffalo

[paradox_error]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:02pm

Going with the title "YOUR Special Song" I would have to say my special song is The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody".
This song has been incredibly special to me since I was a child. When I was 5 "Ghost" was released, and with it "Unchained Melody" was re-released. At that time my family was going through a period unlike any we had ever experience, or have experienced since. But every time this song played on the radio, I ran and found my mother, whjo had to stop whatever she was doing. I would stand on a chair and we would waltz in a little circle around the dining room.

This song epitomises hope for me. No matter how bad it can get, there is always hope. So when I'm down and out I just have to play this song and my soul comes back to life.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:05pm

"Anytime (I Am There)" from ELEGIES, A SONG CYCLE.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:07pm

"Unchained Memory":

Oh, my love
my darling
I've hungered for your touch
a long lonely time
and time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much
are you still mine?

I need your love
I need your love
Godspeed your love to me

Lonely rivers flow to the sea,
to the sea
to the open arms of the sea
lonely rivers sigh 'wait for me, wait for me'
I'll be coming home wait for me

Oh, my love
my darling
I've hungered for your touch

a long lonely time
and time goes by so slowly
and time can do so much
are you still mine?

I need your love
I need your love
Godspeed your love to me

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:21pm

Sorry, melissa, I've used about six diffeent search engines, but can't find any site that's posted the lyrics to your song...

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:25pm

Light My Candle always puts me in the best mood ever!!

[GovernorSlaton]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:27pm

I'll just post the opening:

Anytime you laugh
Anytime you cry
Anytime you hear a sound
When you're on the grass
Lying on the ground
Anytime you wash your hands
I'll be around

I'll be there on the baseball field
Though I'm well concealed
I'll be out there cheering
I'll be there in the books you read
It is guaranteed
I'm not disappearing fast
Anytime, no, not anytime

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:28pm

thank you Mary_Ethel!

and of course "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge, puts me happy to hear Ewan sing...and of course "Artifical Flowers"

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:29pm

Give me ten minutes and I'll post the lyrics myself. :)

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:33pm

"Artificial Flowers" (from TENDERLOIN--but probably better known for Bobby Darin's recording):

Alone in the world
Was poor little Anne
As sweet a young child as you'd find.

Her parents had gone
To their final reward
Leavin' their baby behind.

Did ya hear?

This ... poor little child
Was only nine years of age
When mother and dad went away.

Still she brav-el-y worked
At the one thing she knew
To earn her few pennies a day.

She made artificial flowers
Artificial flowers
Flowers for ladies of fashion to wear.

She made artificial flowers
Ya know ... those artificial flowers
Fashioned from Annie's despair.

With paper and shears
With some wire and wax
She made up each tulip and mum.

As snowflakes drifted
Into her tenement room
Her baby little fingers grew numb.

From makin' artificial flowers
Those artificial flowers
Flowers for ladies of high fashion to wear.

She made artificial flowers
Artificial flowers
Made from Annie's despair.

They found little Annie
All covered with ice
Still clutchin' her poor frozen shears.

Amidst all the blossoms
She had fashioned by hand
And watered with all her young tears.

There must be a heaven
Where little Annie can play
In heavenly gardens and bowers.

And instea-a-ad of a halo
She'll wear 'round her head
A garland of genuine flowers.

No more artificial flowers
Throw away those artificial flowers
Flowers for ladies of society to wear.

Throw away those artificial flowers
Those dumb-dumb flowers ...
Fashioned from Annie's ...

Fashioned from A-a-a-annie's des-pa-a-a-air.

Give her the real thing!

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:35pm

::hugs mary ethel:: WEEEE im gonna go put on Patrick now

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:38pm

"Light My Candle" (from RENT):

[ROGER]

What'd you forget?

[MIMI enters, holding a candle and looking for a match;]
[her electricity is down, too.]

[MIMI]

Got a light?

[ROGER]

I know you? -- You're --
You're shivering

[MIMI]

It's nothing
They turned off my heat
And I'm just a little
Weak on my feet
Would you light my candle?
What are you staring at?

[ROGER]

Nothing
Your hair in the moonlight
You look familiar
[He lights her candle. MIMI starts to leave, but stumbles.]
Can you make it?

[MIMI]

Just haven't eaten much today
At least the room stopped spinning.
Anyway. What?

[ROGER]

Nothing
Your smile reminded me of --

[MIMI]

I always remind people of -- who is she?

[ROGER]

She died. Her name was April

[MIMI discreetly blows out the candle.]

[MIMI]

It's out again
Sorry about your friend
Would you light my candle?

[ROGER lights the candle. They linger, awkwardly.]

[ROGER]

Well --

[MIMI]

Yeah. Ow!

[ROGER]

Oh, the wax -- it's --

[MIMI]

Dripping! I like it -- between my --

[ROGER]

Fingers. I figured...
Oh, well. Goodnight.

[MIMI exits. ROGER heads back toward his guitar on the table.]
[There is another knock, which he answers.]

It blew out again?

[MIMI]

No -- I think that I dropped my stash

[ROGER]

I know I've seen you out and about
When I used to go out
Your candle's out

[MIMI]

I'm illin' --
I had it when I walked in the door
It was pure --
Is it on the floor?

[ROGER]

The floor?

[MIMI gets down on all fours and starts searching]
[the floor for her stash. She lookss back at ROGER,]
[who is staring at her again.]

[MIMI]

They say I have the best ass below 14th street
Is it true?

[ROGER]

What?

[MIMI]

You're staring again.

[ROGER]

Oh no.
I mean you do -- have a nice --
I mean -- You look familiar

[MIMI]

Like your dead girlfriend?

[ROGER]

Only when you smile.
But I'm sure I've seen you somewhere else --

[MIMI]

Do you go to the Cat Scratch Club?
That's where I work - I dance - help me look

[ROGER]

Yes!
They used to tie you up --

[MIMI]

It's a living

[MIMI douses the flame again.]

[ROGER]

I didn't recognize you
Without the handcuffs

[MIMI]

We could light the candle
Oh won't you light the candle?

[ROGER lights it again.]

[ROGER]

Why don't you forget that stuff
You look like you're sixteen

[MIMI]

I'm nineteen -- but I'm old for my age
I'm just born to be bad

[ROGER]

I once was born to be bad
I used to shiver like that

[MIMI]

I have no heat -- I told you

[ROGER]

I used to sweat

[MIMI]

I got a cold

[ROGER]

Uh huh
I used to be a junkie

[MIMI]

But now and then I like to --

[ROGER]

Uh huh

[MIMI]

Feel good

[ROGER]

Here it -- um --

[ROGER stoops and picks up a small object: MIMI's stash.]

[MIMI]

What's that?

[ROGER]

It's a candy bar wrapper

[ROGER puts it behind his back and into his pocket.]

[MIMI]

We could light the candle

[ROGER discreetly blows out the candle.]

[MIMI]

What'd you do with my candle?

[ROGER]

That was my last match

[MIMI]

Our eyes'll adjust, thank God for the moon

[ROGER]

Maybe it's not the moon at all
I hear Spike Lee's shooting down the street

[MIMI]

Bah humbug ... Bah humbug

[MIMI places her hand under his, pretending to do it by accident.]

[ROGER]

Cold hands

[MIMI]

Yours too.
Big. Like my father's
You wanna dance?

[ROGER]

With you?

[MIMI]

No -- with my father

[ROGER]

I'm Roger

[MIMI]

They call me
They call me Mimi

[They come extremely close to a kiss.]
[MIMI reaches into his pocket, nabs the stash,]
[waves it in front of his face, and makes a sexy exit.]

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:40pm

Come What May from Moulin Rouge


Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

[Chorus:]
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And storms may collide
But I love you until the end of time

[Chorus]

Oh, come what may, come what may
I will love you, I will love you
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place

[Chorus]

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:54pm

When I'm in the mood for a tilting melody, its "If I Loved You" from CAROUSEL: (Rodgers & Hammerstein)

Julie
If I loved you,
Time and again I would try to say
All I'd want you to know.
If I loved you,
Words wouldn't come in an easy way
Round in circles I'd go!

Longin' to tell you,
But afraid and shy,
I'd let my golden chances pass me by!

Soon you'd leave me,
Off you would go in the mist of day,
Never, never to know how I loved you
If I loved you.

Billy
Well, anyway, you mean you don't love me.
That's what you said, isn't it?

Julie
Yes!
I can smell 'em, can you, ah?
The blossoms. The wind brings 'em down!

Billy
There ain't much wind tonight... Hardly any.

You can't hear a sound, not the turn of a leaf
Nor the fall of a wave hittin' the sand.
The tide's creepin' up on the beach like a thief,
Afraid to be caught stealin' the land!
On a night like this I start to wonder
What life is all about.

Julie
And I always say two heads are better than one to
figure it out.

Billy
[spoken]
I don't need you, I don't need anybody helpin' me.
Well, I got it figured out for myself.
We're not important. What are we?
A couple o' specks with nothin'
Look up there...

[sung]
There's a hell of a lotta stars in the sky,
And the sky's so big the sea looks small,
And two little people, you and I
We don't count at all.

[spoken]
You're a funny kid, you know?
I don't remember meetin' a girl like you.
Hey, you're tryin' to get me to marry you?

Julie
No!

Billy
Then what's puttin' into my head, babe?
You're diff'rent, alright! I know what it is...
You have doped me with that little kid's face, right?
You've adjusted me!
I wonder what it'd be like...

Julie
What?

Billy
Nothin'.
No, I know what it'd be like.
It'd be awful! I can just see myself-

Kinda scrawny, and pale
Picking at my food,
And love-sick like any other guy.
I'd throw away my sweater, and dress up like a dude
In a dicky and a collar and a tie.
If I loved you.

Julie
[spoken]
But you don't!

Billy
No, I don't!

[sung]
But somehow I can see
Just exactly how I'd be

If I loved you,
Time and again I would try to say
All I'd want you to know.
If I loved you,
Words wouldn't come in an easy way
Round in circles I'd go!

Longin' to tell you,
But afraid and shy
I'd let my golden chances pass me by!
Soon you'd leave me,
Off you would go in the mist of day,
Never, never to know
How I loved you
If I loved you.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 2/26/05 at 4:59pm

May Ethel, try "All Fall Down" by William Finn, please.