Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Winter turns to spring
Famine turns to feast
Nothing left to say
Beauty and the Beast
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
The lyrics of "Beauty and the Beast" portray the story of two individuals coming together despite their differences. The song describes their relationship as a tale as old as time, a tune as old as a song, and beauty and the beast. It is bittersweet and strange, as both learn that they were wrong. Winter turns to spring, famine turns to feast, and nature points the way as they come together. There is nothing left to say, as they both have found what they were looking for. Certain as the sun that rises in the east, their story is a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme, and beauty and the beast.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beauty and the Beast" portray a message of finding love where you least expect it and the importance of looking beyond appearances. This song has become a classic in the Disney collection, and it continues to inspire and move audiences worldwide.
Interesting Facts about Beauty and the Beast:
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
This story has been told for generations and is deeply ingrained in our culture and beliefs.
Tune as old as song
The music accompanying this story is just as timeless and classic as the narrative itself.
Bittersweet and strange
The events that unfold in this romance are both emotional and unexpected, making them all the more memorable.
Finding you can change
The main characters discover that love can transform them, their values, and their beliefs.
Learning you were wrong
Through their experiences together, the characters come to realize their own shortcomings and misconceptions.
Winter turns to spring
The journey these characters embark on mirrors the natural cycle of life with its ups and downs, but ultimately leading to new beginnings.
Famine turns to feast
The characters' struggles are ultimately replaced by abundance and fulfillment when they embrace love's transformative power.
Nature points the way
The world around us can serve as a guide, and the characters take cues from their surroundings to find their way to happiness.
Nothing left to say
The love between the main characters speaks for itself, and nothing more needs to be expressed or explained.
Beauty and the Beast
The title not only refers to the physical appearances of the main characters, but also to the stark contrast between their inner selves and their exteriors.
Certain as the sun
The inevitability and certainty of their love is likened to the rising of the sun, always present and constant.
Rising in the east
Just as the sun always rises in the same location, their love is a constant and dependable force in their lives.
Song as old as rhyme
The music accompanying this story is just as timeless and classic as the narrative itself.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
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@winner768
Mrs. Potts:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast.
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise.
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong.
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip.
It's past your bedtime. Good night, love.
@user-fr1xf4yu4c
ballroom scene theme song
alan menken and howard ashman
mrs potts : bernadette (broadway) vanilla (west end)
chip : ben muttski (broadway) cream (west end)
lumiere : jean lannes
babette : mikan shiratama (broadway) chiri tsukikawa (west end)
cogsworth : hibiki shikyoin (broadway) shion todo (west end)
belle : laala manaka (pure white wedding coord in broadway symphonia of kindness in west end)
the beast : napoleon the first of france as wearwolf
@genesisrodriguez8262
Mrs. Potts:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast.
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise.
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong.
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip.
It's past your bedtime. Good night, love.
@rowdycardshark1919
Just finished my opening night for my high school’s production of Beauty and the Beast. I’m one of the violinists in the pit, and our Mrs. Potts wasn’t able to hit the low notes, so they transposed the piece up a whole step, so we played in the key of E major, and F# major. By far the most magical piece ever in a musical, especially in our new key.
@pathendlem
The opening pianos notes mixed in with the flute will never fail to send chills down my spine
@aaliyahbroadus4279
I remember dancing to this as Belle in my schools production. It was very hard for me not to cry and mess up my makeup because this moment was sooooooo magical in the show, and was definitely one of my favourites.
@CatieCass
I HAVE to see this on Broadway (if it ever opens again). It's been a favorite story of mine since I was a little girl. I've never been to a Broadway show, but if I only make it to one in my whole life, it better be Beauty and the Beast. I know it wouldn't be starring Terrance Mann and Susan Egan, but I know that whoever it would be would be amazing. I wish someone could tell me if it was ever opening again, and if so, where and when?
@Treemotan
Catherine CRC If there's any big cities near you with a big theater or theater district, I'd see if it has a website. Usually you can see everything lined up, be they tours or performances done by that theater's troupe, for the next few months. You can also usually look up the show you're interested in online and see if they're doing any tours. I imagine that Beauty and the Beast will PROBABLY be revived and/or go on tour sometime after the new movie comes out. It happened with Into the Woods and Les Miserables, so I imagine it'll happen with BatB.
@CatieCass
Treemotan That's what I thought too! I think you're right. With the new movie coming out, I wouldn't be surprised if it did open again. Thanks for the info!
@Treemotan
Catherine CRC Another little tip, if you're unfamiliar with actually going to live shows; tickets for shows, especially if they're a Broadway tour, can get pretty expensive. Anywhere from $100-$500, depending on the theater and where the seat's at. If you can be spur-of-the-moment, going alone (not strictly necessary, but it gives you more options), and aren't particularly picky about where you'll be seated, it's worth knowing that for most theaters, the closer they are to the actual date of the show, the cheaper the tickets will be since they're trying to fill empty seats. If you're close enough or want to risk it, I've even seen places cut ticket prices by as much as 50% or 75% on the night of the performance it's for. Again, a bit of a risk especially if you live far away from the theater in question, but it IS how I got a front-row seat to Cats for what would normally be the price of a peanut seat so as far as saving money goes it's all good info to know.
@CatieCass
+Treemotan You're so right, they are very expensive. But it's still definitely worth looking into!
@candieevavold4937
Definitely go see it if it ever shows again! I got to see it back in 1995 with the original Broadway cast and it was amazing!! The costumes were stunning, the staging just brilliant, and the actors were fabulous! My friend and I were in tears by the end of the show.
@winner768
Mrs. Potts:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast.
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise.
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong.
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast.
Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip.
It's past your bedtime. Good night, love.