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Musical: Merrily We Roll Along
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STUDENTS Behold the hills of tomorrow! Behold the limitless sky! Fling wide the gates To a world that waits! As our journey starts, Behold! Our hearts Are high! Beyond the hills of tomorrow Are skys more beautiful still! Behold! Begin! There are worlds to win! May we come to trust The dreams we must Fulfill! VALEDICTORIAN Now, it is my privilege to introduce our distinguished alumnus who wrote that song here 25 years ago, the great songwriter and film producer, Mr. Franklin Shepard. (Applause as the speaker enters.) FRANK (Older) I am Franklin Shepard, and I also was my class valedictorian here 25 long years ago. Are these kids swell? We don't have to wonder what happened to the world's ideals any more. This gang behind me has taken them all. So, would I be hanged if I told you young innocents a few realities? I can save you guys so much pain and hurt if I can make you understand today that life isn't about doing the best; it's about doing the best you can. FRANK (Younger) No, it isn't. It's doing the best. FRANK (Older) A goal is something you aim for more than something you achieve. A STUDENT It's the old "tell it like it is" speech. FRANK (Older) I'm thinking you better start by hearing the word "practical," right here, right now, today. A STUDENT Where's the exit? FRANK (Older) Some day I guarantee you'll know the word "practical" very well. A STUDENT Wow. FRANK (Older) Fate has a way of introducing us to "practical" eventually. A STUDENT Give us a break, Mr. Shepard. FRANK (Older) And it's the same with the word "compromise." A STUDENT Compromise? I haven't even started. Back to main page: Merrily We Roll Along Lyrics Broadway Merrily We Roll Along Lyrics
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