WITCH
What did I clearly say?
Children must listen.

RAPUNZEL
No, no, please!

WITCH
What were you not to do?
Children must see-

RAPUNZEL
No!

WITCH
And learn.

Why could you not obey?
Children should listen.
What have I been to you?
What would you have me be?
Handsome like a Prince?

Ah, but I am old.
I am ugly.
I embarrass you.

RAPUNZEL
No!

WITCH
You are ashamed of me.

RAPUNZEL
No!

WITCH
You are ashamed.
You don't understand.

RAPUNZEL
It was lonely atop that tower.

WITCH
I was not company enough?

RAPUNZEL
I am no longer a child. I wish to see the world.

WITCH
Don't you know what's out there in the world?
Someone has to shield you from the world.
Stay with me.

Princes wait there in the world, it's true.
Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too.
Stay at home.
I am home.

Who out there could love you more than I?
What out there that I cannot supply?
Stay with me.

Stay with me,
The world is dark and wild.
Stay a child while you can be a child.
With me.

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Prologue | Cinderella at the Grave | Hello, Little Girl | I Guess This Is Goodbye/ Maybe They're Magic | I Know Things Now | He's A Very Nice Prince/ First Midnight/ Giants In The Sky | Agony | It Takes Two | Stay With Me | On the Steps of the Palace | Ever After | Act II Prologue | Agony | Lament | Any Moment/ Moments in the Woods | Your Fault/ Last Midnight | No More | No One is Alone | Finale |