Candide 10 Glitter and be gay
From the 2005 Live on Broadway version, with the New York Philharmonic under conductor Marin Alsop. Cunegonde: Kristin Chenoweth The Old Lady: Patti LuPone LYRICS (Thanks to Sarah to send me these ) Glitter and be gay, That s the part I play; Here I am in Paris, France, Forced to bend my soul To a sordid role, Victimized by bitter, bitter circumstance. Alas for me Had I remained Beside my lady mother, My virtue had remained unstained Until my maiden hand was gained By some Grand Duke or other. Ah, twas not to be; Harsh necessity Brought me to this gilded cage. Born to higher things, Here I droop my wings, Ah Singing of a sorrow nothing can assuage. And yet of course I rather like to revel, Ha ha I have no strong objection to champagne, Ha ha My wardrobe is expensive as the devil, Ha ha Perhaps it is ignoble to Enough,
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