Finale
Cast of The Wizard Of Oz - The Musical Lyrics


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Velma:
Thank you. Roxie and I would just like to thank you - for
you faith and your belief in our innocence.

Roxie:
Yes, it was letters, telegrams, and words of encouragement
that helped see us through this terrible ordeal of ours.
Velma:
You know, a lot of people has lost faith in America.

Roxie:
And for what America stands for.

Velma:
But we are the living examples of what a wonderful country this is.

Roxie:
So we'd just like to say thank you and God Bless you.

Velma and Roxie:
God bless you.
Thank you and God bless you...
Billy and Chorus:
God be with you. No,
God walk with you always. I'm no one's wife
God bless you. But, oh,
God bless you. I love my life...

Velma, Roxie et al.:
And all that jazz





Company:
THAT JAZZ!

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from the finale of the musical "Chicago" and they are a reflection on the recent trial and acquittal of Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, two women who were charged with murder. Velma and Roxie express their gratitude towards those who supported them through the difficult time, and they use this opportunity to remind people of the goodness of America.


Velma acknowledges that many people have lost their faith in America and what it stands for due to the corruption and injustice that occurs, but she and Roxie represent the hope and resilience that exist within the country. They are the living example of the opportunities and freedoms that America offers, and they express their gratitude towards the people who helped them overcome their struggles.


The finale ends with the company singing "All That Jazz," which is the signature song of the musical. This song symbolizes the glitz and glamour of the jazz age, which is the setting of the story, and it is a final celebration of the energy and excitement that the musical has brought to the audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you.
Velma expresses gratitude towards the audience.


Roxie and I would just like to thank you - for you faith and your belief in our innocence.
Roxie and Velma thank the audience for standing by them and believing in their innocence during their trial.


Yes, it was letters, telegrams, and words of encouragement that helped see us through this terrible ordeal of ours.
Roxie acknowledges that the audience's support, in the form of letters and encouragement, helped them endure the difficult trial.


You know, a lot of people has lost faith in America.
Velma observes that many people have lost faith in America and its values.


And for what America stands for.
Roxie feels that America's values have been undermined and lost their meaning.


But we are the living examples of what a wonderful country this is.
Velma and Roxie consider themselves as living proof of the greatness of the American nation.


So we'd just like to say thank you and God Bless you.
Velma and Roxie express their gratitude to the audience and invoke God's blessings for them.


God bless you.
Velma and Roxie reiterate God's blessings for the audience.


God be with you. No, God walk with you always. I'm no one's wife God bless you. But, oh, God bless you. I love my life...
Billy and the Chorus wish the audience well and express their love and joy for their own lives.


And all that jazz
Velma, Roxie, and the rest of the cast invite the audience to immerse themselves in the jazz-filled atmosphere of the musical.


THAT JAZZ!
The Company reinforces the theme of the musical, which is all about the lively, rhythmic music of jazz.




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@SamFocused

From singing her first note of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" It was so calming and makes me Dreaming 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@ellioteamoah7227

This performance is a full stage play that I will pay to watch every time.... So beautiful.

@Robert-tl2vg

Well, you’d have no choice but to pay each time.

@danielpos9390

I love how they’re singing and then all of a sudden it stops for a little bit as tin man comes out, and all you hear is his clicking sounds, and then they get back to singing

@blakerintoule341

Amazing to see this happening and “the wizard of oz” absolutely changed my childhood .And I still love it so much all the cast members did what just they where meant to do. If I was one of the judges I would have gave this a golden buzzer!

@belindataylor2389

Jason Manford hahaha he looks funny this is just amazing xx

@tfe1788

Lion what a voice!!

@csorange

Who else was waiting for Simon to hit a red buzzer…
This was absolutely amazing! Beautiful musical!

@fionagrierson482

😂

@MrHewes44

Your not allowed to buzz in shows that come every now and again

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