Hercules

Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel

Long Ago...
Narrator: Long ago in the faraway land of ancient Greece, there was a golden age of powerful gods and extraorodinary heroes. And the greatest and strongest of all these heroes was the mighty Hercules. But what is the measure of a true hero? Mm? Now, that is what our story-
Muses: Will you listen to him? He's making the story sound like some Greek tragedy. Lighten up, dude. We'll take it from here, darling.

The Gospel Truth I/Main Titles
Narrator:
You go, girl.

Muses:
We are the Muses, goddesses of the arts and proclaimers of heroes.
Heroes like Hercules.
Honey, you mean Hercules! I'd like to make some sweet music.
Our story actually begins long before Hercules, many eons ago.

Back when the world was new
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 volcanos never slept
Oooh, 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 impossible
That's the gospel truth
On Mount Olympus, life was neat
And smooth as sweet vermouth
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth

The Gospel Truth II
If there's one god you don't want to get steamed up, it's Hades, and he had an evil plan.
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 star
Tell it, girl
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 everyday
And that's the gospel truth
The gospel truth

Go The Distance
I have often dreamed of a far-off place
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 some day if I can be strong
I know every 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 while
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
'Til I find my hero's welcome right where I belong

One Last Hope
So you wanna be a hero kid? Well, whoop-de-do
I have been around the block before
With blockheads just like you
Each and everyone 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 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

Zero To Hero
Oh yeah, bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
Person of the week in every 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
He 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 every vase
On every "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'da thunk
Who put the glad in gladiator?
Hercules
Whose daring deeds are great theater?
Hercules
Is he bold? No one braver
Is he sweet? Our favorite flavor
Hercules, my man
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, a zero, zero
Now he's a honcho, he's our hero
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
From zero to hero, Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero, yes indeed

I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
Meg:
If there's a prize for rotten judgment
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 kidding?
He's the earth and heaven to ya
Try to keep it hidden
Honey, we can see right through ya
Girl, ya can't conceal it
We know how ya feel and
Who you're thinking of

Meg:
No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no

Muses:
You swoon, you sigh, why deny it? Oh-oh

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
Hon, we saw ya hit the ceiling
Face it like a grown-up
When ya gonna own up
That you got, got, got it bad?

Meg:
No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no

Muses:
Give up, give in, check the grin, you're in love

Meg:
This scene won't play, I won't say I'm in love

Muses:
You're doing 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:
At least out loud, I won't say I'm in love

A Star Is Born
Gonna shout it from the mountain tops
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
A star is born
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on, everybody, 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
Every 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 you everything would turn out right
A star is born
Just when everything was all at sea
The boy made history
The bottom line: he sure can shine
His rising sign his Capricorn
He knew how to, he had a clue
Telling you a star is born
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on, everybody, 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
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born

A True Hero / A Star Is Born
Gonna shout it from the mountain tops
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
A star is born
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on, everybody, 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
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born

Go The Distance (Single)
Michael Bolton
I have often dreamed of a far-off place
Where a hero's 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'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile will be worth my while
When I go the distance I'll be right where I belong

Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through

And I won't look back, I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope
'Til I go the distance and my journey is complete

But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart

Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
'Til I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms

I will search the world, I will face its harms
'Til I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms