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The Original Broadway Cast Of 'Curtains'
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Show People
Wait a moment You say that you are from homicide
Ah, well, yes Based on preliminary autopsy it is clear that Jessica Cranshaw was murdered
And what are they gonna do with her killer I mean does he get some kind of trophy or pontiac convertible
Listen people With Georgia taking over the lead We go ourselves a real shot The show is going on What do ya say gang, are ya with me?
You know if we leave now We can make that last train back to new york
Stop!
It's clear that everyone of you Is in perfect physical condition So the show must go on
Why?
Because as old as time itself There is a grand theatrical tradition That the show must go on
Forget it!
I got a contract You signed a contract Go read your contract And I will count to ten And then I'll sue you Ah, yes, I'll sue you And when I sue you You'll never work again
Excuse me, but who is the equity representative
I am, Mrs. Bernstein As equity deputy I must warn you That any further threats And you will be brought up on charges
Ah, shut up, Elaine!
The name is Bambi, mother.
Alright, let's put it this way For the backers they keep asking your permission To let the show go on No!
The show must go on
Not a chance!
The show must go on
Why?
Cause I say the show must go on
Horse shit
I can't believe i'm hearing this I won't believe it Putting on a musical has gotta be the most fulfilling thing a person could ever hope to do You people you're all heroes to me
You're a special kind of people known as show people You live in a world of your own The audience paid plenty to sit there and clap Hearing you sing, watching you tap Did you know your dentist longs to be in show business Your window washer wants to be a star Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com And though your analyst may Never couch it that way
Analyst, couch, ha ha.
You don't know how lucky you are Some policemen and detectives dream of show business They can't arrested, but still They sit around the station and fancy this life They jeer sherlock holes And cheer mack the knife
Ask your cleaning lady, don't you dream of show business To vocalize or stretch beside a bar??
Her affirmative shrug As she shampoos your rug
Let's you know how lucky you are There's a special kind of aura Round a show person
Just ask the next waiter you meet
He walks in fifth position His voice is just grand
He gives you the check Ya give him a hand
If the boys in valet parking turned to show business They could scalp a higher ticket for your car And my tree surgeon now Started taking a bow A bough, get it? B-o-u-g
You don't know how lucky you are
We're a special kind of people known as show people We live in a world of our own Our days are tied to curtains They rise and they fall We're born every night At half-hour call
Half hour!
We can't picture being anything but show people Civilians find the whole thing quite bizarre But that hop in our hearts When the overture starts Helps us know how lucky we are
Show people Show people
Come on! Everybody
It's an honor and a joy to be in show business I feel that spotlight hit me and i'm gone At the last curtain call I'm the envy of all So I know the show must
Go on!
So thrilling! We're show people!
And on!
So willing! We're show people!
And on!
So thrilling that show people
Go on!
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