Lights! Action! CHARACTER!
The Lyrics: continued


Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by David Sarkisian

Song 4:

L/C:      Not a word.
S/D:      Not a word.
L/C:      Not a word.
S/D:      Not a word.
All:        Never lose communication.
L/C:      Count to ten.
S/D:      Count to ten.
L/C     Think again.
S/D:      Think again.
All:        Give much consideration.
All:        Don't start a shouting match
D:         Though someone might have hurt you.
C:         You don't hit, you don't scratch.
S:          Don't let control desert you.
C:         Wait.
L:          Get control.
All:        Ah! (roaring)
S:          Think again.
All:        Ah! (sighing)
S:          Think again.
L/C:       Put yourself
S/D:       Put yourself
L/C:       In their place
S/D:       In their place.
All:         Put yourself in their shoes way before you abuse
S/D:       With a word
C:          With a word
L:           With a word.
All:         Not a word.
L/C:       Not a word.
S/D:       Not a word.
L/C:       Not a word.
S/D:       Not a word.
All:         Never speak a word of anger.
L/C:       Keeping kind
S/D:       Keeping kind
L/C:       In your mind
S/D:       In your mind,
All:        Always try to work for peace.
D:          It's hard to say you're sorry.
C:          True. But speak from your heart.
S:           You'll build a bridge to friendship.
L:           Hand extends, make amends,
L/C:       Best of friends,
S/D:       Best of friends again.
L/C:       Ah! Once again you're friends.
S/D:       Yes, once again you're friends.
All:         Ah! And now that you're friends,
L:           Not a word.
S:           Not a word.
C:           Not a word.
D:           Not a word.
All:         Let the past be the past, water under the bridge.
S/D:       Water under the bridge.  Let the past be the past...
L/C:        ...be the past
S/D:       And a new day will dawn
L/C:        ...day will dawn.
S/D:       Move beyond
All:        All the things that bind you, blind you.
L/C:       Then a day,
S/D:       Then a week,
L/C:       Then a month,
S/
D:       Then a year,
All:        Your troubles are behind you. 
All:        That's our advice and we hope that you heard. 
All:        Often its nice if you speak not a word.  Count to ten.  Think again. 
             Put yourself in the place of a friend. 
             Only then, say you're sorry and always make amends.

Song 5:

L:         And now you will hear some suggestions,
C:        You'll hear some suggestions,
D/S:     (male octave) Suggestions.
D:          ...Some very good advice,
All:        ...Some very good advice.
All:       We hope to answer questions succinctly, so concise.
L:          Advice
C:          we'll give
D:          to you,
S:          my friends,
All:        So listen; we won't say it twice!
C:          I believe every person indeed deserves respect. 
             Without, conditions worsen a negative effect. 
             Be positive and pleasant to others that you meet. 
             Your kindness is a present to people, such a treat.
L:          That's right!  Be positive and pleasant to your parents, teachers, friends...
D/L/S:   Oh yes, your kindness is a present, bringing joy that never ends.
L:          Your self-respect is foremost
+ C:      to build yourself the utmost.
L:          Confidence will soar above the sky.
D/S:      Your confidence will heighten.  Your future days will brighten.
L:          (Your future will be bright.)
C:          (Others see your light.)
All:        Be tolerant of others; your sisters and your brothers.
S:          We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
              that they are endowed by their Creator: life and liberty and the pursuit
              of happiness, their rights.
D:          Hey, I know those words; I've heard them many times before: 
             the Declaration of Independence that talks about those certain unalienable rights.
C:          Respect is in the law of our land: the Constitution.  The founders wrote it so they
             could guard each person's rights.
L:          To speak one at a time is a way to show respect, though it might seem less exciting.
             You must take turns.  I must show my other guests respect.
C:          Thank you.  I'll go on; I'll talk all day about respect.
S:           It's not my intent to show disrespect.
D:          Allow my interceding; self discipline you're needing.
L:          Self discipline we're needing.
+C:       Try listening and some reading.
D/S:      Yes, some reading
All:        To make your character grow.
L:          This will be most enlightening...
C:         Go on...
D/S:      We'll take it nice and slow, but there's so much more to know.
All:        There is so much more to know.
D:          First, self-discipline requires understanding of one's mind 
              And one's focus never tires of a task that's been assigned. 
              When faced with failing force, you cope.
              Despair is not your course, there's hope.
              Frustrations may alarm you, but they will never harm you.
              You develop inclination to perfect, complete or learn.
              You are good for the duration; to succeed's your main concern.
Others:    Hurrah, hurrah!
D:           To work... you go... bravo.
All:          Your patience will endure, hurrah!
               With self-control mature, hurrah!
               Your conscience will be pure
               And that's for sure. (Hurrah!)
               And now your goals you can pursue.
               You find the road that's best for you.
S:            (spoken) Okay, we've got things to do, places to go, and people to meet.
S:            I have found it's ordinary that we have our hopes and dreams,
               But the future can be scary if you're thinking in extremes.
               With realistic goals, hurrah,
               Your hand's on the controls, hurrah!
               Your goal must be specific
               And in your eyes terrific.
               Now, your goals must all be measurable.  You'll know when they've
               been achieved.  Realistic goals are pleasurable.
               Think of this when they're conceived.
               Your hopes and dreams -- bravo!
Others:    Hurrah...hurrah...
All:          Allow yourself some time, you know,
               As up the hill you climb, you go.
               Take action in your prime (it's your time).
               The tears of joy will flow (your joy will grow).
               We hope this helps you plan your life just right
               And all your future days are bright! 



 

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