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The Gospel Truth I, II and III Gospel Truth I Back when the world was new (If there's one god you don't want to get steamed up, it's Hades. 'Cuz he had an evil plan...)
I have often dreamed of a far-off place
So you wanna be a hero, kid - well, whoop-de-do! (Oh, yeah!) Back to the Top
Meg: If there's a prize for rotten judgement (Oh!) Gonna shout it from the mountain tops Go to the Hercules Main Page DAVIES PRODUCTIONS 2001.
Go The Distance
One Last Hope
Zero to Hero
(I Won't Say)I'm In Love
A Star Is Born
the planet Earth was down on its luck
and everywhere gigantic brutes called titans ran amok!
It was a nasty place
there was a mess wherever you stepped
where chaos reigned, and earthquakes and volcanoes never slept!
(ooh, say it girlfriend!)
And then along came Zeus
He hurled his thunderbolt
(he zapped)
Locked those suckers in a vault
(They're trapped)
And on his own stopped chaos in its tracks!
And that's the gospel truth
The guy was too type A to just relax!
And that's the world's first dish!
(yeah, baby!)
Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth
Though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble, that's the gospel truth...
On mount Olympus life was neat and smooth as sweet vermouth
Oh - though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble, that's the gospel truth
The gospel truth II
He ran the underworld
but thought the dead were dull and uncouth
he was as mean as he was ruthless
And that's the gospel truth
He had a plan to shake things up
And that's the gospel truth.
The gospel truth III
Young Herc was mortal now
but since he did not drink the last drop
he still retained his god-like strength, so thank his lucky star
But Zeus and Hera wept
because their son could never come home
They'd have to watch their precious baby grow up from afar
Though Hades' horrid plan
was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth,
the boy grew stronger ev'ry day
And that's the gospel truth.
where a great, warm welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face
and a voice keeps saying "this is where I'm meant to be"
I will find my way - I can go the distance
I'll be there someday, if I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong...
I am on my way - I can go the distance
I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong
I know every mile will be worth my mile
I would go most anywhere to find where I belong...
Go the distance (reprise)
I will beat the odds - I can go the distance
I will face the world, fearless, proud and strong
I will please the gods - I can go the distance
Till I find my hero's welcome right where I belong...
One Last Hope
I have been around the block before with blockheads just like you!
Each and every one a disappointment, pain (aich!)
For which there ain't no ointment!
So much for excuses - though a kid of Zeus
is asking me to jump into the fray...
My answer is two words... (ZAP) - O.K.
You win...
Oh, Gods...
Oy vay...
I'd given up hope that someone would come along
A fellow who'd ring the bell fer once - not the gong!
The kind who wins trophies
won't settle for low fees
at least semi-pro fees
But no, I get the greenhorn!
I been out to pasture, pal, my ambition gone.
Content to spend lazy days and to graze my lawn
But you need an advisor
A satyr, but wiser!
A good merchandiser, and oh!
There goes my ulcer!
I'm down to one last hope and I hope it's you
Though, kid, you're not exactly a dream come true
I've trained enough turkeys, who never came through
You're my one last hope, so you'll have to do!
Demigods have faced the odds and ended up a mockery
Don't believe the stories that you read on all the crockery!
To be a true hero, kid, is a dying art
Like painting a masterpiece, it's a work of heart
It takes more than sinew, comes down to what's in you!
You have to continue to grow
Now that's more like it!!!
I'm down to one last shot and my last high note
Before that blasted underworld gets my goat
My dreams are on you, kid.
Go make'em come true!
Climb that uphill slope, keep pushing that envelope!
You're my one last hope and, kid, it's up to you! (yeah!)
Zero to Hero
Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
Person of the week in ev'ry Greek opinion poll
What a pro, Herc could stop a show
Point him out a monster, and you're talkin' S.R.O.
He was a no one, a zero, zero
Now he's a honcho, he's a hero
Here was a kid with his act down pad
From zero to hero in no time flat
Zero to hero, just like that
When he smiled, the girls went wild with oohs and ahs
And they slapped his face on ev'ry vase
On ev'ry 'vahse'!
From appearance fees and royalties
our Herc had cash to burn
Now nouveau riche and famous, he could tell you what's a Grecian urn
Say amen, there he goes again
Sweet and undefeated and an awesome ten for ten
Folks lined up, just to watch him flex
and this perfect package packed a pair of pretty pecs
Hercie he comes, he sees, he conquers
Honey, the crowds were going bonkers
He showed the moxie, brains and spunk
From zero to hero, a major hunk
Zero to hero - and who'd a thunk?
Who put the 'glad' in 'gladiator'? Hercules
Whose daring deeds are great theatre? Hercules
Is he bold? No one braver
Is he sweet? Our fav'rite flavour
Hercules, Hercules, Hercules
Hercules, Hercules, Hercules
Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding high, and the nicest guy
Not conceited
He was a nothing, zero, zero
Now he's a honcho, he's a hero
He hit the heights at break-neck speed
From zero to hero - Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero - Yes, indeed!
(I Won't Say) I'm In Love
I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation
That's ancient history, been there, done that
Muses: Who d'ya think you're kiddin'
He's the Earth and heaven to you
Try to keep it hidden
Honey, we can see right through you
Girl, ya can't conceal it
we know how ya feel and who you're thinking of
Meg: Oh - no chance, no way
I won't say it, no, no
Muses: You swoon, you sigh, why deny it, uh no
Meg: It's too cliché, I won't say, I'm in love
I thought my heart had learned its lesson
It feels so good when you start out
My head is screaming "get a grip, girl!"
Unless you're dying to cry your heart out
Muses: You keep on denying
who you are and how you're feeling
Baby, we're not buying
Honey, we saw ya hit the ceiling
Face it like a grown-up
When ya gonna own up that ya got, got, got it bad
Meg: Woah - no chance, no way
I won't say it, no, no
Meg: This scene won't play, I won't say, I'm in love
Muses: You're doin' flips, read our lips: You're in love
Meg: You're way off base, I won't say it
Get off my case, I won't say it
Muses: Girl, don't be proud, it's O.K. you're in love
Meg: Oh - at least out loud, I won't say, I'm in love
A star is born
It's a time for pulling out the stops
A star is born
Honey, hit us with a ha-le-lu
The kid came shining through
Girl, sing the song
come blow your horn
A star is born
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on ev'rybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
within your heart's the power
for making you a hero, too
So don't lose hope, when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Ev'ry night a star is right in sight
a star is burning bright
A star is born
(Part II, only at soundtrack CD)
Like a beacon in the cold, dark night
A star is born
Told ya ev'rything would turn out right
A star is born
Just when ev'rything was all at sea
the boy made history
The bottom line; he sure can shine
His rising sign is Capricorn
He knew "how to", he had a clue
Hear him telling you a star is born
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on ev'rybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
within your heart's the power
for making you a hero, too
So don't lose hope, when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Ev'ry night a star is right in sight
a star is burning bright
A star is born
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