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There was a time our happiness seemed never-ending I was so sure that where we were heading was right Life was a road so certain and straight and unbending Our little road with never a crossroad in sight Back in the days when we spoke in civilized voices Women in white and sturdy young men at the oar Back in the days when I let you make all my choices We can never go back to before There was a...
[PEOPLE OF HARLEM] His name was Coalhouse Walker. [SOLO MAN 1] Was a native of St. Louis some years before. [SOLO WOMAN 1] When he heard the music od Scott Joplin [SOLO MAN 2] In St. Louis [SOLO WOMAN 2] Bought himself some piano lessons Working as a stevedore. [SOLO MAN 3] Here was a music That truly inspired. [LADIES] Dancers required him. [MEN] Club owners hired him. [ALL] the strivers of H...
[FATHER] Where have I been? How did we change, Caught in this strange New music? Say, Was I away too long? [MOTHER] Just like that tune, Simple and clear, I've come to hear New music. [FATHER] New music. Why, Why can't you hear the song? [YOUNGER BROTHER] His fingers stoke those keys, And every note says "Please", And every chord says "Turn my way." [MOTHER, FATHER] I thought I knew What love ...
[COALHOUSE] I see his face. I hear his heartbeat. I look in those eyes. How wise they seem. Well, when he is old enough I will show him America And he will ride on the wheels of a dream. [COALHOUSE] We'll go down South [SARAH] Go down South, [COALHOUSE] And see your people [SARAH] See my folks. [COALHOUSE] Won't they take to him [SARAH] They'll take to him [COALHOUSE] Like cats to cream [SARAH...
[SARAH] Ooh... Daddy played piano, Played it very well. Music from those hands could Catch you like a spell. He coul dmake you love him 'Fore the tune was done. You have your daddy's hands. You are your daddy's son. Ooh... Daddy never knew That you were on your way. He had other ladies And other tunes to play. When he up and left me, I just up and run. Only thing in my head- You were your dadd...

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