Role of a Lifetime

Those kids they do believe in you
And that's worth so much more
Then a line about a piece of fruit
Or a Tony Award
I was going for an Egot
Let's not get ahead of ourselves

Think of this as the role of a lifetime
It's the part you were born to play
Keeping their dreams in your sight line
Now it's their turn to take the stage
Think of this as a role to remember
Like Elphaba or Eponine
I'm more of a Glinda
It's all of the things you could ever bring to a scene
You know what I mean?

So give it your all
Right from the start
You gotta play this from the heart
You're their teacher, you're the lead
And you're off book now
Give it a go
Show 'em the way
We're all in this together
At the end of the day
I should know after all
I played Ryan
(Ryan)

Is this the role of a lifetime?
The part I was born to play?
Showing them how to smile in the bright lights
Now it's their turn to take the stage
This could be a role to remember
Like Elsa or Eva Peron
I'll teach them to channel their feelings
I'll share what I know
And live for the show

I'll give it my all
Right from the start
I gotta play this from the heart
I'm their teacher, I'm the lead
And I'm off book now
Give it a go
Show 'em the way
You gotta let the music play
This is now and the rest is history

I felt small, I couldn't breathe
When they took that apple from me
But you're right here now
And you never know when you'll get a cameo (cameo)

So give it your all
Right from the start
You gotta let them play their parts
Tonight, all the roles
Will be played by the drama students of East High
Give it a go
Show 'em the way
You gotta let the music play
This is now and we're making history
History (history)