These are the lyrics for my GMD sequel, "A New Beginning".
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"THIS MONTH OF CHANGE"
(This song is sung by the micefolk of London, after Madame Ratburn & Anya create the new technology for Mouse London.)
MALE MOUSE (singing):
Have you heard? They just made somethin' called a CD-ROM!
MOUSE'S WIFE:
And look at this! They just made fools out of all of us! (snickers)
MALE MOUSE:
But, Lulu, dear, this world is not the way it used to be!
MOUSE'S WIFE (spoken): It's NOT?
MALE MOUSE:
No! This little town of London has changed quite a lot!
MICEFOLK (spoken): It HAS?
MUSIC SHOPKEEPER:
Now that changes have come to our town,
I'll be jammin' to rock 'n' roll all night long!
JAZZ MOUSE (singing):
And with this golden saxophone,
I'll be playin' at the hot spots!
DIRECTOR MOUSE (singing):
Cut! Now, don't hit the camera! Hit the bad guy's jaw!
I can't afford delay for my brand new action film!
I gotta have a good shot that doesn't end up cracked!
ACTOR MOUSE (singing):
But if you want the best shot, you must show it from his eyes!
TELEVISION-SELLING MOUSE:
Halloa, chaps, I'm offerin' ya a bargain ya can't miss!
I've just invented somethin' that'll bring yer fam'ly bliss!
It's called a television, & it's really wonderful!
It's like a magic box with movin' pictures, & it talks, too!
DJ MOUSE (singing):
This is DJ Ronnie, & I've got something to say
To all you rodents out there, this month has changed our lives
The radio's getting better, with brand new sound & song,
And pretty soon, we'll be having music all day long!
MICEFOLK (singing):
This month of change!
What pleasure it has brought us!
INVENTOR MOUSE IN CROWN (singing):
This month is bliss!
It's made our lives much grander!
AUTHOR MOUSE IN CROWD (singing):
This month of change!
It's brought me great ideas!
PREACHER MOUSE IN CROWD (singing):
May God bless us all
On this merry month of wonder!
MICEFOLK (singing):
May He bless us all
On this wondrous month of change!
This month of change!
This month of change!
This month of change!
This month of change!
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"PLEASE SEND A MIRACLE (OLIVIA'S SONG)"
(This song is sung by Olivia Flaversham, after her father Hiram tells her that his toy shop may go out of business.)
OLIVIA (singing):
I've never asked for much
My life was good enough
But now I don't know what to do
It's not so good anymore
I can't leave the life I love
I can't leave my home
All of this place is inside of me
It's part of who I am
Please send a miracle
I ask of nothing else
Please help me in my time of need
That's all I want from you
Please send a miracle
Send someone to rescue us
Get my father's customers back
Maybe send an angel to save me!
I may not be perfect
No one ever is
But I wish that my life got better
I wish this for my sake
I ask for nothing
But a simple wish:
Please send a miracle
To answer my prayer
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"HOW CAN I TURN AWAY?"
(This song is sung by Basil, after he finds out about the Flavershams' financial crisis.)
BASIL (singing):
One month ago,
My life was turned around
I saw the sweetest thing
I'd ever laid eyes upon
The little girl had stolen my heart
On that blessed night
And now I wish that she could be
A part of my life
But when I took a walk this morn
I saw a terrible sight
The little girl went bankrupt
And there's nothing I can do
But still I want to help!
How can I turn away
From that poor little girl?
How can I try to run away
When she really needs my help?
How can I try to run
Away from my past?
I said I wouldn't forget the girl
And that's just what I'll do
But what are my choices?
To let her live in comfort with me?
To let her die in poverty?
Which one should I choose?
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"IS IT WORTH IT?"
(This song is sung by Professor Ratigan, as he makes the life-changing decision to reform.)
PROFESSOR RATIGAN (singing):
For many years, I wasn't what
God expected me to be
I was a black-hearted, conniving fiend
The world's greatest criminal mind
And now I'm so sick & tired of this
I can't go on much further
The only way I can redeem myself
Is to turn my heart towards my Father
Why even bother with this life of crime?
Why risk my life poisoning our city?
For if I don't change my evil ways,
I'll end up in heck, & it shan't be pretty
This life of crime isn't working
I have one simple question: is it worth it?
Killing, stealing, hurting, & vandalizing,
All of those things: is it worth it?
Drowning widows & orphans
Stealing rare items for my own use
Killing so many poor rodents like us
Is it all worth it? NO!
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"I'VE CHANGED"
(This song is sung by the Reformed Ratigan, as he tells an unconvinced Basil about his reformation.)
RATIGAN (singing):
Oh, baby, don't you see
The Professor's history!
I've changed!
Changed for the better!
Oh, baby, don't you know
The old me's here no mo'!
I've changed!
BASIL (singing):
Changed? Ha!
Changed for the worst!
RATIGAN (spoken):
Now, Basil...
BASIL (singing):
Oh, sewer rat, don't you see
You're playing games with me!
You're bad!
Bad to the bone!
RATIGAN (spoken):
Oh, no, you got it ALL wrong, Pops...
BASIL (singing):
You're bad as can be!
That's all you ever be!
RATIGAN (spoken):
Listen, Daddy-O, I don't wanna have to do it the hard way.
RATIGAN (singing):
Oh, baby, baby, you just don't know
You're too dang stubborn
To see how much I've grown
I've truly changed,
If only you'd believe me,
But I guess this reformation
Just wasn't meant to be
BASIL (singing):
There never WAS a reformation...
RATIGAN (singing):
Why don't you believe me...
BASIL (singing):
You're a lying, scheming scoundrel...
RATIGAN (singing):
I truly beg to differ...
BASIL (singing):
You're only trying to fool us...
RATIGAN (singing):
It's YOU who's the true fool...
BASIL (singing):
You're only leading us into a trap...
RATIGAN (spoken):
Do I have an anvil, a bunch of weapons, a mousetrap, a sherry glass, a marble, a record, & a camera?
BASIL (singing):
You'll never change...
RATIGAN (singing):
But I HAVE changed!
BASIL (singing):
The day you'll change
Is when Felicia flies!
RATIGAN (singing):
The day you'll believe me
Is TODAY!
BASIL (singing):
Of all the tricks you had to play,
This one is clever, I must say...
RATIGAN (singing):
If it were a trick,
I?d be so wicked sick!
BASIL (singing):
Ah, but I shan't fall for your plot
'Tis YOU who'll end up in your trap!
RATIGAN (singing):
Look here, dude
Stop being so rude,
And listen to what I gotta say!
Oh, baby, don't you see
Napolean's history!
I've changed!
Changed for the better!
BASIL (haughtily, spoken):
Another of your tricks!
RATIGAN (singing):
Oh, baby, are you wrong!
Professor's dead & gone!
I've changed!
Changed for the better!
I've changed!
Changed for the better!
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"THE WORLD'S GREATEST BROTHER AROUND"
(This song is sung by the Reformed Ratigan, as he tells the rodent world & his thugs about his reformation...at a karaoke contest at a mall.)
RATIGAN (spoken):
My pals, we're about to embark on the most delightful, the most wonderful, the best scheme of my not-so famous career. A scheme to top all schemes, a scheme that will live in eternal fame!
THUGS (spoken):
(assorted cheers) YEAH! WOO-HOO! WOO-WOO!
RATIGAN (spoken):
On this oh-too-lovely evening, your reviled enemy celebrates his official reformation. And, with the enthusiastic help of our good friends...That's all you home flies out there. It promises to be a night you will never forget. My first day as the new & improved me!
RATIGAN: (cackles wickedly)
RATIGAN (singing):
From the brain that brought you the Big Ben Caper
The head that made headlines in every newspaper
And wondrous things like the Tower Bridge Job
That cunning display that made London a sob
Now comes the real tour de force!
Changed for the better, of course!
My earlier crimes were fine for their times,
But now that I'm NOT at it again...
An even better plot has been simmering
In my former criminal brain!
CHORUS OF THUGS (singing):
Even nicer? You mean it?
Better than those missing children you found?
You're the best of the best around!
Oh, Ratigan,
Oh, Ratigan,
The rest fall behind!
To Ratigan,
To Ratigan,
The world's greatest brother around!
(Spoken throughout)
RATIGAN: Thank you, thank you very much. But it hasn't all been soda and snacks. I've had my share of kindness, but that didn't last long, thanks to that miserable third-rate jerk, Mouses Fiennes!
THUGS: BOO!!!
BILL: We hate you, Mouses Fiennes!
RED: Go to heck!
RATIGAN: For 17 years, that insufferable pipsqueak has distorted me! Changed me! He made me what I used to be! And I haven't had a moment's peace of mind!
THUGS (sadly, in unison): Aaaawwww...
BARTHOLOMEW: (sobbing)
RATIGAN: But, all that's in the past! This time, nothing, not even Mouses, can stand in my way! You don't have to worry, 'cause this is the new & improved me!
CHORUS OF THUGS (singing):
Oh, Ratigan
Oh, Ratigan
You're cool and that's that
To Ratigan
To Ratigan...
BARTHOLOMEW (singing):
To Ratigan, the world's greatest mouse! (belches)
(Spoken throughout)
THUGS: Huh?
RATIGAN: What was THAT?
BARTHOLOMEW: BUUURRRRPPP!!!!!!
RATIGAN: WHAT did you call me?
RED: Oh, oh, he didn't mean it, Professor.
BILL): I-I-it was just a slip of the tongue!
RATIGAN: I AM NOT A MOUSE! And I'm NOT a professor, either!
SNAKES: 'Course you're not. You're a rat!
RED: Yeah, that's right. Right! A rat.
BILL: Yeah...a BIG rat!
RATIGAN: SILENCIO! Oh, my dear Bartholomew, I'm afraid that you've just upset me. You know what happens when someone upsets me.
BARTHOLOMEW (singing, scared):
Oh, Ratigan,
Oh, Ratigan,
You?re the guy and that's that (Oh, man.)
To Ratigan,
To Ratigan,
To Ratigan, the world's greatest...
(Spoken)
RATIGAN (growling): Grrrrrr! (pauses) Uh, heh-heh. (chuckles nervously) (calmly, spoken) I think there will be no more interruptions? And now, as you were singing?
CHORUS OF THUGS (singing):
Even louder,
We'll shout it!
No one can doubt what we know you can do
You're more friendly than even you
Oh, Ratigan,
Oh, Ratigan,
You're one of a kind
To Ratigan,
To Ratigan,
The world's greatest brother around!
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"I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU"
(This song is sung by Olivia at the karaoke contest. As you know, it's by Stevie Wonder.)
OLIVIA (singing):
No New Year's Day to celebrate
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart
Like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
Of my heart...
Of my heart!
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"THE MASTER OF EVIL"
(This song is sung by the villainous Mouses Fiennes, as he plots to corrupt Ratigan again.)
MOUSES (singing):
I am the master of evil
No one can outsmart me
I have the heart of a demon
And that makes me feel rather proud
I know what it's like to be evil
Please don't ask me how it feels
I can tell you one thing for certain...
BARTHOLOMEW:
Goodness, you sing so loud!
MOUSES (singing):
On a cold winter's night, not too long ago
I was strolling in the streets
It began to snow, & I started to head home
When I heard a young babe cry
I saw a bundle with a lad inside it
It was a young rat, with no one to love him
I picked him up, & held him so sweetly
And I took the babe home with me
(Spoken throughout)
MOUSES: And do you know who that boy grew up to be?
BARTHOLOMEW: Me!
MOUSES: No! Ratigan!
BARTHOLOMEW: Oh, yeah.
MOUSES (singing):
I am the master of evil
But for 17 years, there was someone else
I was hoping Ratigan would become my heir
But, NO! He had to go & betray me!
Oh, Ratigan, how could you do this to me?
Mouses Fiennes, the one who has raised you
I taught you everything on how to be evil
And you went & sided with them!
I've never been so rejected
But you can be sure I won't be for long
You belong to the side of evil
And I'll make sure you come back!
Even louder, I'll shout it!
When the day comes when you're finally home
The world will cower in fear once more
Oh, Ratigan
Oh, Ratigan
You're one of a kind
To Ratigan
To Ratigan
The world's greatest villain around!
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"THE WORLD DOESN'T UNDERSTAND YOU"
(This song is sung by Melissa Mousechester, a country/wstern singer, at the Rat Trap Family Restaurant.)
MELISSA (singing):
You work all day for some old mouse
You sweat & break your back
You come home to your castle
But your folks won't cut you slack
That's why you're losing all your fur
That's why you're always late
That's why you dumped your Rainbow Toys
Right before your play date
Now, you talk so tough & act so rough
But, darlings, you can't hide
The heartache & the sadness
That's buried deep inside
There's a lot of junk they hand you
There's nothing you can do
The world doesn't understand you, but I do
The world doesn't understand you, but I do
I said the world doesn't understand you, but I do
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"I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU"
(This song is sung by Basil to Olivia.)
BASIL (singing):
A single child can make the bond
That keeps us together
And that tie will always be
In our hearts & minds forever
Sometimes I wonder how people judge our love
They never seem to notice that it comes from Heaven above
But if our love is strong & true & solid to the soul
Then listening is not what we'll do--our love will be bold
The love we have will shine through storms
No matter how rough the times
Forever & ever, we'll be together like the sun
Yes, it will shine...
I will always love you
Our love shall never end
The bond we have will never die
And our love will never end
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So goodbye--please don't cry
We both know our love shall not die
I will always love you
Our love shall never end
The bond we have will never die
And our love will never end
I hope that life treats you oh-so kindly
And I hope you get all the things you've dreamed of
I wish you the best of joy & happiness
But, above all this, I wish you my love
I will always love you
Our love shall never end
The bond we have will never die
And our love will never end
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"BASIL'S LULLABY"
(This song is sung by Basil to Olivia, after Olivia has a nightmare. [It's sung to the tune of "Aloha Oe".])
BASIL (singing):
The darkness gently glides over London
The moon shines in a radiance oh-so bright
The stars come twinkling in the jeweled sky
And all the mice sleep soundly for the night
Goodnight, my child
My sweet, sweet child
Let the sounds of night calm you & protect you
One fond embrace
Before you're sound asleep
Until the dawn arrives
The sweet song of the twilight breaks the silence
The creatures of the night come out to play
And the serene, peaceful scene shall surely last
Until one sees the breaking of the day
Goodnight, my child
My sweet, sweet child
Let the sounds of night calm you & protect you
One fond embrace
Before you're sound asleep
Until the dawn arrives
The chirping of the crickets makes a medley
The fireflies frolic amidst the dark
And the dusk will cover the world in silence
Until one hears the sweet song of the lark
Goodnight, my child
My sweet, sweet child
Let the sounds of night calm you & protect you
One fond embrace
Before you're sound asleep
Until the dawn arrives
One fond embrace
Before you're sound asleep
Until the dawn arrives
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"HAPPY ENDING AFTER ALL"
(This song is sung by the Beu Sisters during the ending montage.)
When the weight of the world has got you down
And you feel like nothing's right
Just keep your hopes up, one by one,
They'll turn the darkness into light
When you wish upon a star,
You can make your dreams come true
Hold your head up, crack a smile
No one's stoppin' you
It's a happy ending after all
Who'd know it'd turn out this way?
Happy ending after all
The night's turned into day
Rainbows glide across the sky
The sun's rays shine like gold
The birds are singing, flowers blooming
Good things never grow old
It's a happy ending after all
Who'd know it'd be so good?
Happy ending after all
The world is as it should
When the sky turns gray
And the rain starts to fall
Just remember in the end
It's a happy ending after all
(instrumental break)
It's a happy ending after all
Who'd know it'd be like this?
Happy ending after all
Your life is full of bliss
No matter how bad the storm becomes
No matter what the times
Good things always happen
If you just look inside
It's a happy ending after all
Who'd know it'd be this great?
Happy ending after all
Goods things cmoe to those who wait
It's a happy ending after all...
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"WHAT MAKES A FAMILY?"
(This song is sung by Celine Dion after the start of the end credits. [It's a remake of "Always There" from "Lady & The Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure".)
Always there to warm you in the winter
Always there with shelter from the rain
Always there to catch you when you're falling
Always there to stand you up again
Family
By your side in seconds if you ask it
Arms out wide to welcome you to stay
Near enough to listen to your heart song
Always there to help you on your way
Family
Family
Family
What makes a family?
Caring and devoted hearts
With endless love to share
Love that will follow you everywhere
Always there to welcome you in winter
What makes a family?
Arms out wide to welcome you to stay
Right by your side
Near enough to listen to your heart song
Always there to help you on your way
Family
Always there
Family
Family
Family...
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"FAMILY"
(This song is sung by Sally Dworsky [Nala's singing voice in "The Lion King"].)
My family may be different
My family may be large
But there's no place I'd rather be
Than with my family
My family has a father
Who brings joy to all
My godfather is a good friend
Who loves me with all his heart
My mother is a gentle mouse
Who treats my family well
My brothers, though their past was hard
Love me more than themselves
My cousin, though he loves women
Loves me as much as all the others
And I'm lucky to have a baby sister
And two very good friends
My family may be different
My family may be large
But there's no place I'd rather be
Than with my family
There's no place I'd rather be
Than with my family
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"I'LL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU"
(This song is sung by Barrie Ingham & Sarah MacLachlan.)
BARRIE:
When you're lost in the darkest of nights,
And there's no one there to guide you
Just take my hand, & we'll make it through
I'll be right by your side
SARAH:
And when the storm gets worse
We'll make it through the rain
I'll be there by your side,
And I'll never let you go
BARRIE:
Let me lead you down the path
And let me guide you through the mist
I'll help you find the way
I'll never let you down
SARAH:
And whenever you need a friend,
You can count on me
BOTH:
I'll never leave you,
I'll always be there for you
BARRIE:
Whenever you're lost
And there's nowhere for you to go
Just hold me tight, as I hold your hand
We'll make it through the night
SARAH:
And when the sunlight fills the land
With happiness & hope,
We'll stand out strong,
We'll let nothing bring us down
BARRIE:
We'll stay together,
I'll protect you from all harm
I'll hold you safe in my arms
Nothing will tear us apart
SARAH:
And when the light shines through the clouds
Our dreams will come true
BOTH:
I'll never leave you,
I'll always be there for you
BARRIE:
Whenever you're in trouble
I'll come right by your side
I'll protect you,
And we'll keep close by
SARAH:
And when I need someone to help me in need
I'll call on you
We'll never leave each other
BARRIE:
I'll stay there by your side
I'll never let you go
I'll protect you
I'll never let you down
SARAH:
And whenever times are tough,
We'll make it through
BARRIE:
I'll never leave you...
SARAH:
I'll stay right by you...
BOTH:
I'll never leave you
I'll always be there for you
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"GOODBYE SO SOON"
(This song is sung at the very end of the end credits. An homage to the first movie. 
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Goodbye so soon
And isn't it a shame?
We know by now that time knows how to fly
So here's goodbye so soon
We'll go our separate ways
With time so short I'll say so long
And go
So soon
Goodbye!
Goodbye so soon
And isn't it a shame?
We know by now that time knows how to fly
So here's goodbye so soon
We'll go our separate ways
With time so short I'll say so long
And go
So soon
Goodbye!
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And that's it!
Yes, I know my rhyming scheme's a little off on some of the songs.
If anyone, especially Reyelene, would like to help me with that slight problem, I would be extremely grateful.
Does anyone have any comments about the songs?
(They'd be greatly appreciated!)
