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Once upon a time (Whoa)
They all lived happily ever after
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
There must be more to the story)
Once upon a time (Whoa)
There were some other things that happened
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
There’s gotta be more to the story)
You’ve heard part of this fairy tale
But narrators can sometimes fail
To tell the whole story
So tell me, what’s the story?
What’s the story? (Whoa)
Tell me what’s the story?
(Can you tell me, can you tell me
Does the story always have to take place in the woods?)
What’s the story? (Whoa)
Tell me what’s the story?
(Can you tell me, can you tell me
Does the bad guy ever do anything good?)
Ooh there’s more to the story
(Tell us more, tell us more)
Once upon a time (Whoa)
A princess faced a certain doom
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
Does a damsel always have to be in distress?)
But the story has (Whoa)
A happy ending, I presume
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
Do you know the story or is that a guess?)
We need another point of view
So characters, let’s hear from you
To tell the whole story
So tell me, what’s the story?
What’s the story? (Whoa)
Tell me what’s the story?
(There’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more)
What’s the story? (Whoa)
Tell me what’s the story?
(There’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more, there’s gotta be more)
Ooh, there’s more to the story
(Once upon a time, Whoa)
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(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
Running a castle’s
A bit of a hassle
But no one seems to get it
Princes are braggin’
While I’m slaying dragons
Without any credit
So I made a mistake
When I took a small break
Guess it felt like a hundred years
I wasn’t here
I just needed a nap
I just needed a nap
I just needed a nap
And now I don’t know
How to feel
Things are spinning outta control
Like a spinning wheel
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
(Yawning)
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
I’m up, I’m up
Now I’m called Sleeping Beauty
It seems kind of rude to me
What’s a girl to do
The rumors are flying
Maleficent’s lying
You’d be tired too
No, a magical spell’s
Not the reason I fell
And anyone could have guessed
I needed rest
I just needed a nap
I just needed a nap
I just needed a nap
And now I don’t know
How to feel
Things are spinning outta control
Like a spinning wheel
By the way,
Don’t wake me with a kiss (No)
Who’d wanna wake up like this (No one)
Your so-called charm
Woke me up before my alarm
And I still needed a nap
I just needed a nap
I just needed a nap
And now I don’t know
How to feel
Things are spinning outta control
(Things are spinning outta control)
Things are spinning out of control
Like a spinning wheel
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
Five more minutes
(Wake up, Sleeping Beauty)
Don’t you people have a snooze button
(Snoring)
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Beware
00:27
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(Beware, beware there’s danger in the woods)
(Beware, beware)
Gotta watch out for strangers
Better hurry along
(Beware, beware)
I’m on the lookout for danger
Ooh, an apple
What could go wrong
(Crunch)
(Thump)
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I’m the Magic Mirror
Hanging on the wall
But all they ever ask me is,
“Who’s the fairest of them all?”
But my powers
Could do so much more
If they wouldn’t treat me like
I’m part of the decor
I dream of the day
I get to hear someone say,
Mirror, mirror on the wall
How often should I water my magic beanstalk?
Ask me anything
(How many fish are in the sea?)
Ask me anything
(What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?)
Ask me anything
(Can you do some complicated math?)
Ask me anything
(Who’s the fairest?)
But that
I’m the Magic Mirror
Straight outta your book
But all they ever ask me is,
“Can you tell me how I look?”
It makes me tired
Feeling sort of stuck
I’m not cracked, but I’ve still had
Seven years of bad luck
I dream of the day
I get to hear someone say,
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall
Where can I get a good burger around here?”
Ask me anything
(What’s the fastest way to tie your shoes?)
Ask me anything
(Can you share a piece of good news)
Ask me anything
(Where can I adopt a kitty cat?)
Ask me anything
(Who’s the fairest?)
But that
Ask me anything
(Why do I keep killing all my plants?)
Ask me anything
(Can you teach me how to dance?)
Ask me anything
(Where is a dragon’s habitat?)
Ask me anything
(Who’s the fairest?)
But that
Oh, I dream of the day
I get to hear someone say,
“Mirror, mirror,
Give suggestions
Use your powers
Answer questions”
Come on, don’t leave me hanging!
Actually, I have some questions.
You do?
Ask me anything
When was this castle built?
Long ago, in a far away land
Ask me anything
How did you get your powers?
Magic, I guess
Ask me anything
Who asks the best questions?
Kids like you, definitely.
Ask me anything
Is this song gonna be over soon?
Yeah, it’s fading out slowly
Ask me anything
Where’s the largest watermelon
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Handing out wishes
One two three
Cause that’s what a fairy godmother likes to do
Up until midnight
You know where I’ll be
Making all your wishes come true
But
I’ve also got dreams, you know
Things to achieve, Places I wanna go
And
There’s more that I wanna do
Than Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Could it be you
You know, just once I’d like to go to bed early
Seven, eight o’clock
This godmother needs her beauty rest
And that’s not all I need
Here’s a list
I’d like my own glass slippers
A new cape and hood
Just once, I’d like to spend the whole day at the beach
A car that’s not a pumpkin
Now that would be good
Don’t think what I’m asking should be too out of reach
Cause
I’ve also got dreams for me
That grow in my heart when I’m fast asleep
And
There’s more that I wanna do
Than Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Could it be you
Handing out wishes
One two three
Night after night til the clock turns twelve
Up until one day
When you won’t see me
Cause I’m giving a wish to myself
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Can anybody get me tickets to the ball
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Also, someone forgot to return her missing shoe
Who’s gonna make a fairy godmother’s wishes come true
Whoa, could it be you
Not naming any names, but if the shoe fits
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(Beware, beware there’s danger in the woods)
(Beware, beware)
Gotta watch out for strangers
Our breadcrumbs are gone
(Beware, beware)
I’m on the lookout for danger
Ooh, gingerbread
What could go wrong
(Crunch)
My house
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Stepmom
Queen
Witch
The Brothers Grimm
Wanted to do us in
Their stories are a little shady
You can decide
When you hear our side
If they’re threatened by a strong lady
Cause we’re not damsels in distress who
Have a prince come to the rescue
We don’t sing with the birds
Or get dressed by a mouse
If you’re a stepmom or a queen
They say, I’ve heard she’s pretty mean
If you’re a witch
They eat your house
This is not a villain song
Cause we did nothing wrong
Unless you count being strong
No, we won’t apologize
For being tough and wise
We may have caused some upheaval
But powerful is different than evil
The Brothers Grimm thought I was sooo wicked
For trying to keep Cinderella home from the ball
But let me tell you something
They did not see how messy her room was, OK
There was a woodland creature infestation in there
Yeah, and I once tried to give the Brothers Grimm an apple
As a peace offering
And they claimed it was poisoned
Can you believe it
I can, because one day I caught them snacking on my house
And they called me a witch.
You…are a witch.
That’s beside the point!
The Brothers Grimm
That’s enough about them
Cause we’re writing our own chapter
It’s time you heard
From us in our own words
Baby, we control our ever after
They judge the way we’re parenting ‘em
And the way we rule the kingdom
But their point of view is skewed
They focus on our errors
Missing shoes and magic mirrors
Building houses out of food
That one was a mistake
This is not a villain song
Cause we did nothing wrong
Unless you count being strong
No, we won’t apologize
For being tough and wise
We may have caused some upheaval
But powerful is different than evil
Our voices are loud
We know how we come across
But we stand proud
And we’re gonna show you who’s boss
This is not a villain song
Cause we did nothing wrong
Unless you count being strong
No, we won’t apologize
For being tough and wise
Can’t wait to show you the sequel
Cuz powerful is different than evil
Hey, you wanna go snack on my house?
You complained about that the whole song.
It’s different among friends
Ooooh
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Little And Good
02:12
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I’m a lone wolf (Shy!)
But I’ve never bitten
That’s the reason why
I will never fit in
Runt of the litter,
Not part of the pack
The only pig I want
Is a piggyback
I wanna help old ladies
Across the street
Cuz grandma’s not a dish
that I’d ever eat
I howl at the moon,
Barely make a peep
Under this wolf clothing
I’m really a sheep
So I’ll huff
And I’ll puff
And I’ll blow…
Some bubbles
Little and good
Little and good
In a big, bad world
Little and good
In a big bad world
If you see me,
Please don’t be scared
I won’t bare my fangs
Cuz they’re barely there
No need to cry wolf,
Let me say it again
I may be hungry
But I’m vegetarian
I’d like to help out
All around the town
Rebuilding houses
That the wind blew down
Building with straw
Or building with sticks?
I’ll help you test them out
Til you switch to bricks
So I’ll huff
And I’ll puff
And I’ll blow…
Out the candles
Little and good
Little and good
In a big, bad world
Little and good
In a big bad world
Big eyes?
(Not I)
Big teeth?
(Not me)
Big bad?
(No, I could never)
Big nose?
(No No)
Big paws?
(Naw aw)
Big Bad?
(Said no one ever)
Cuz I huff
And I puff
And I blow your mind
Little and good
Little and good
In a big, bad world
Little and good
In a big bad world
Little and good in a big, bad world
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Rapunzel Weighs In
00:31
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(Let down your hair, Rapunzel)
(Let down your hair, Rapunzel)
Oh, I just needed a haircut
I just needed a haircut
I just needed a haircut
And now that I’ve cut all my hair
If you visit me, you’re gonna have to start
Taking the stairs
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Oh, hey man
Hey man, what’s that book?
Charmed, Prince Charming’s memoir
Prince Charming?
Well, it was the only one available
When are they going to start writing about
Normal people like us
You know, you, me
And the other people in the town?
A story about you, me, and some of
The other people in the town?
I mean, it’s a big town
There’s a lot of us
This one goes out to all the townspeople
Who don’t get the glory
Don’t you let them bring you down, people
We’ll get in the story
I run a little bakery
My bread is pretty good
But I never build with gingerbread
And leave it in the woods
Even Old King Cole has told me
That he likes the things I cook
But making bagels and focaccia
Hasn’t got me in a book
I’m the farmer of this kingdom
And I know just what you mean
I’m growing plants with my green thumb
And not because they’re magic beans
I thought they’d write about me
When a dragon squished my crop
But my snap pea plants were flattened
And my story got the chop
No one ever puts us in the story
I guess they think we’re both a little boring
But don’t sleep on
The people in the town
Don’t sleep on the people, the people
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
Don’t sleep on the people, the people
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
Maybe we’ll get in the story
If we’re working as a team
We could start a farmers’ market
Maybe that would cause a scene
It might get the queen’s attention
If we do a daring deed
You mean harvesting my crops
While I’m riding on a steed?
Seems like all of our ideas so far
Are mostly about food
Do you think that we should villainize
And get a little rude?
Get our pitchforks and our torches
And become an angry mob
Or instead we’ll be Prince Charmings
And become the town heartthrobs
No one ever puts us in the story
But we would like to join the repertory
So don’t sleep on
The people in the town
Don’t sleep on the people, the people
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
Don’t sleep on the people, the people
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
Oh, I dream of the day
I get to hear someone say,
We need another point of view
So townspeople, let’s hear from you
It’s time for us to tell the whole story
(What’s the story?)
Cause no one ever puts us in the story
But we can write our own, so don’t you worry
No, don’t sleep on the people in the town
Who says a protagonist has to wear a crown?
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
Our stories would have adjectives and verbs and even nouns
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
We can lift you up, even while we break it down
We can lift you up, even while we break it down
This one goes out to all the townspeople, who don’t get the glory
Now that we have the dedication, do you want to keep writing the rest?
Mmm, let’s see if Aesop’s available
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11. |
Beware Again, Again
00:15
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(Beware, beware)
Gotta watch out for huntsmen
But I’ve waited so long
And I’d like to just once, man…
Ooh, a grandma
What could go wrong?
(GULP)
(Let me out of here)
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Once upon a time
(Whoa)
It seems our story’s at its close now
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
We want to hear just a little bit more)
Finally it’s time
(Whoa)
For all to come
And take a last bow
(Wait a minute, wait a minute
Does this mean we get an encore?)
After every once upon
Becomes the end
The story still goes on
So tell me,
What comes after the story?
Some days will be bad,
But some will be the best
Sometimes you need just
A little more rest
(I just needed a nap)
Sometimes you’ll feel
Like you’re lost in the woods
Whether you’re big and you’re bad
Or you’re little and good
When the story ends (Whoa)
You’ll feel it all again
Through all the tears and the laughter
(What’s the story?)
When the story ends (Whoa)
A new one starts and then
Through good and through bad,
Baby, you control your ever after
So if there are days
You don’t know what to do
You could make all your own
Wishes comes true
(Could it be you?)
Things might seem dark
But they could become clearer
By taking a look
In the mirror
(Ask me anything!)
When the story ends (Whoa)
You’ll feel it all again
Through all the tears and the laughter
(What’s the story?)
When the story ends (Whoa)
A new one starts and then
Through good and through bad,
Baby, you control your ever after
Oh, if you’re ever feeling down
Don’t sleep on the people in the town
We don’t mean to get congratulatory
But they finally put us in the story
When the story ends (Whoa)
You’ll feel it all again
Through all the tears and the laughter
(You’re the story)
When the story ends (Whoa)
A new one starts and then
Through good and through bad,
Baby, you control your ever after
Can we listen to this again?
Once upon a time (Whoa)
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Tara Trudel Los Angeles, California
Tara Trudel's work has been seen in SXSW, Amazon Prime, Sony’s Voces Nuevas, and Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts of the Year. She's performed as a Musical Director with the Second City Touring Company and as a teaching artist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where she performed with Yo-Yo Ma. Tara also writes theme songs for children's books, including Amy Krouse Rosenthal's UNI THE UNICORN. . ... more
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