I Do I Do In The Sky
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics


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Why don't you pretend I'm him?

Why don't you pretend I'm her?
Forget that I'm her oldest friend

Forget about the way we were

If it were me, I'd like to hear
You'd hold me for a hundred years

If it were me, I'd like to know
You'd never ever let me go

I can, I will
I'll love you until

The world stops turnin'

The sun stops burnin'

Just promise to be honest and true

That's how you say

That's how you say "I do"

Maybe I should take her hand

That sounds like a decent plan

Maybe we should get real close

I can feel it in my toes

Maybe I should kiss her and

I think I'm gonna need a fan

See if somethin' starts to grow

Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho

Say your eyes will never stray

Well, sometimes it's hard to look away

I swear to him my loyalty

Kinda like you did with me

I can

They can

I will

They will

I'll love you until

The cows come home and

The moon stops glowin'

Be able to be faithful and true

So true

That's how you say

Hey

That's how you say "I do"

In sickness and in wealth

I think you mean health

Forsaking all others

Including yourself

For better or worse
'Til we're in a hearse

He'll be my last love

Well, he can't be your first

I can

I can

I will

I will

I'll love you until

The trees stop breechin'

The preacher stops preachin'

Forever is forever, it's true

That's how you say

Hey

That's how you say "I do"

How can she say

How can I say

Just let her say

If I ever say

I do

I do

I do

I do





I do

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Do, I Do" from the Original Broadway Cast, the lyrics delve into a complex emotional journey between two characters who are contemplating their feelings for each other. The opening lines, "Why don't you pretend I'm him? / Why don't you pretend I'm her?", suggest a role reversal or a desire to test the boundaries of their relationship. There is an element of confusion and longing as they grapple with seeing each other in a different light.


The lyrics then explore the idea of forgetting the past and being open to new possibilities. The character expresses a wish to be reassured of enduring love and commitment, symbolized by the lines "If it were me, I'd like to hear / You'd hold me for a hundred years / If it were me, I'd like to know / You'd never ever let me go." There is a yearning for security and a deep connection that transcends time and space.


As the song progresses, the characters contemplate taking a step forward in their relationship. The playful and flirtatious lines "Maybe I should take her hand / That sounds like a decent plan / Maybe we should get real close / I can feel it in my toes" suggest a sense of excitement and anticipation. There is a sense of discovery and longing for intimacy as they navigate the complexities of their emotions.


The final verses of the song explore the traditional vows of marriage, juxtaposed with a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The characters express their willingness to commit to each other, despite the challenges they may face. The repeated refrain of "I do" underscores the theme of love, loyalty, and the enduring nature of relationships. Overall, the lyrics of "I Do, I Do" capture a poignant and heartfelt exploration of love, commitment, and the complexities of human emotions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally

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