Redcoat Transition Lyrics
Redcoat Transition
The “Redcoat Transition” remains a key musical bridge in Hamilton, seamlessly linking the comedic detachment of “You’ll Be Back” with the urgency of “Right Hand Man.” Though brief and purely instrumental, it carries thematic weight, borrowing the melody from “Farmer Refuted” to reinforce the loyalist tone before shifting into the sounds of war.As cannons begin to rumble toward the end, the piece subtly foreshadows the chaos to come. The original cast recording features a gunshot in place of the now-standard cannon fire, and that early version is also a few seconds longer.
Despite its brevity, the “Redcoat Transition” has been a consistent presence in every production of the show since its debut, underscoring how even interludes in Hamilton are rich with narrative significance.