Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast (Australian Cast) Lyrics

Tale as old as time,
This story has been told countless times before and continues to be relevant.

True as it can be.
The story is not an embellished one but one that is rooted in its own reality.

Barely even friends,
The characters are not close companions despite their coexistence.

Then somebody bends
A shift in expectation takes place due to a certain character's decision.

Unexpectedly.
The action is done in a way that was unpredicted and surprising.

Just a little change,
The decision taken is a small one, but it greatly effects the plot.

Small, to say the least.
The change may be small, but it's still significant enough to have great impact.

Both a little scared,
Both the key characters are frightened by the sudden turn of events.

Neither one prepared,
They both have been caught off-guard by this shift in story direction.

Beauty and the Beast
The two key characters complement each other despite the great differences between them.

Ever just the same.
Despite the changes occurring throughout the plot of the story, certain things remain unchanged.

Ever a surprise.
Unexpected occurrences are regularly taking place throughout the story.

Ever as before,
Some aspects of the story remain the same through the course of the plot.

Ever just as sure
Certain events are bound to take place due to the plot's nature and the characters' decisions.

As the sun will rise.
These events are inevitable and certain.

Tune as old as song.
The melody of the story is classic and timeless, much like its plot.

Bittersweet and strange,
The story's mood is both melancholic and curious in nature.

Finding you can change,
Despite previous expectations, it is possible for characters to experience profound alterations.

Learning you were wrong.
The realization for past mistakes is an important part of character development.

Certain as the sun
As aforementioned, some events are guaranteed to take place.

Rising in the East.
As in the beginning of a new day, these predictable events are the start of something new.

Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip. It's past your bedtime. Goodnight, love.
This line is not directly related to the song and holds a different meaning, but it signifies Mrs. Potts' care for Chip and his wellbeing.

Tale as old as time, Song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast.
These three lines summarize the main theme and message of the story in its entirety.