Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zippel
Performed by: Roger Bart [Young Hercules]
I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keep 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 ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zippel
Performed by: Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Vaneese Thomas, Roz Ryan, Lilias White [The Muses]
The Gospel Truth I
Back when the world was new
The planet earth was down on its luck
And ev'rywhere gigantic brutes called
Titans ran amok
It was a nasty place
There was a mess wherever you stepped
Where chaos riegned and earthquakes
And volcanoes never slept
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
Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth
Though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble
That's the gospel truth
On Mt. Olympus life was neat and
Smooth as sweet vermouth
Though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble
That's the gosple 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 godlike strength
So thank his lucky stars
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
I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zippel
Performed by: Susan Egan [Megara], Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze Vaneese Thomas, Lilias White [The Muses]
[Megara:] If there's a prize for rotten judgement
I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation
That's ancient history - been there done that!
[The 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
[Megara:] No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
[The Muses:] You swoon, you sigh, why deny it, uh-oh!
[Megara:] It's too cliche
I won't say I'm in love
I though 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
Oh
[The Muses:] You keep on denying
Who you are and how you're feeling
Baby, we're not buying
Hon, we saw ya hit the ceiling
Face it like a grown up
When ya gonna own up
That ya got, got, got it bad
[Megara:] No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
[The Muses:] Give up, give in
Check the grin you're in love
[Megara:] These scene won't say, I won't say I'm in love
[The Muses:] You're doin' flips, read our lips
You're in love
[Megara:] You're way off base, I won't say it
Get off my case, I won't say it
[The Muses:] Girl, don't be proud
It's OK, you're in love
[Megara:] Oh...
At least out loud, I won't say I'm in love
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zipped
Performed by: Danny DeVito [Phil]
So, ya wanna be a hero, kid?
Well, whoop de-do!
I have been around the block before
With blockheads just like you
Each and ev'ryone a disappointment
Pain 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...
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 for 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've 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 oohh!
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 hope
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
A Star Is Born
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zipped
Performed by: Lillias White, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas [The Muses], Chorus
Gonna shout it from the mountaintops
A star is born
It’s a time for pulling out the stops
A star is born
Honey, hit us with a hallelu
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
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
Telling you a star is born
Here’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
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: David Zipped
Performed by: Lillias White, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas [The Muses], Chorus
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 at a monster and you're talking 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 pat
From zero to hero...in no time flat
Zero to hero...just like that
When he smiled
The girls went wild with oohs and aahs
And they slapped his face
On ev'ry vase (on ev'ry vase)
From appearance fees and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
Now nouveau riche an' famous
He could tell you
What's a Grecian urn?
Say amen
There he goes again
Sweet and undefeated
And an awesome 10 for 10
Folks lined up
Just to watch him flex
And his perfect package packed a
pair of pretty pecs
Hercie, he comes
He sees, he conquers
Honey, they crowds were
Going bonkers
He showed tho moxie, brains and spunk
From zero to hero...a major hunk
Zero to hero...and who'da thunk?
Who put the glad in gladiator?
Hercules
Whose daring deeds are great the-a-ter?
Hercules
Is he bold?
No one braver
Is he sweet?
Our fav'rite flavor
Hercules...Hercules...
Bless my soul
Herc was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding high
And the nicest guy
Not conceited
He was a nothing
A zero, zero
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
From zero to hero
Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero
Yes, indeed