Poor Unfortunate Souls lyrics by Pat Carroll & Jodi Benson
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Song Title * Poor Unfortunate Souls
Performed By * Pat Carroll & Jodi Benson
Composer(s) * Menken
Publisher * . Unauthorised copying is illegal
Programmer * � Bespoke Music
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[Ursula:] The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself.
[Ariel:] Can you do that?
[Ursula:] My dear, sweet child. That's what I do - it's what I live for. To
help unfortunate merfolk - like yourself - poor souls with no one
else to turn to.
I admit that in the past, I've been a nasty.
They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch,
But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways,
Repented, seen the light and made a switch
True? Yes,
And I fortunately know a little magic.
It's a talent that I always have possessed.
And here, lady, please don't laugh.
I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, lonely and depressed, pathetic
Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need.
This one longing to be thinner,
That one wants to get the girl,
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed.
Those poor unfortunate souls,
So sad.
So true.
They come flocking to my cauldron crying, "Spells, Ursula please!"
And I help them?
Yes, I do.
Now, it's happened once or twice someone couldn't pay the price
And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals.
Yes, I've had the odd complaint, but on the whole I've been a saint
To those poor unfortunate souls.
[Ursula:] Have we got a deal?
[Ariel:] If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again.
[Ursula:] But you'll have your man. Life's full of tough choices, innit?
Uh - and there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the
subject of payment.
[Ariel:] But I don't have any...
[Ursula:] I'm not asking much. Just a token, really, a trifle. What I want
from you is...your voice.
[Ariel:] But without my voice, how can I...
[Ursula:] You'll have your looks! Your pretty face! And don't underestimate
the importance of body language! Ha!
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber.
They think a girl who gossips is a bore.
Yes, on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word
And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for?
Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation.
True gentlemen avoid it when they can,
But they dote and swoon and fawn on a lady who's withdrawn.
It's she who holds her tongue who gets her man.
Come on, you poor unfortunate soul.
Go ahead!
Make your choice!
I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day
It won't cost much, just your voice!
You poor unfortunate soul.
It's sad but true.
If you want to cross a bridge, my sweet, you've got to pay the toll.
Take a gulp and take a breath and go ahead and sign the scroll!
Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys.
The boss is on a roll.
This poor unfortunate soul.
"Paluga....Sarruga....Come Winds of the Caspian Sea!"
"Now rings us glossitis and maxlarnygitis La Voce to me!"
" Now Sing..."
[Ariel:] Aaaaaaaaah. Aaaaaaaaah....etc.
[Ursula:] Keep singing!
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Time * 4:36
Length * 156 bars
Tempo * Constantly changing tempo
Key * C minor, D minor
Ch 1 * Flute
Ch 2 * Oboe
Ch 3 * Alto Sax
Ch 4 * Bassoon
Ch 5 * French Horn
Ch 6 * Trumpet
Ch 7 * Trombone
Ch 8 * Strings
Ch 9 * Harpsichord
Ch 10 * Drums
Ch 11 * Crystal
Ch 12 * Church Organ
Ch 13 * Choir
Ch 14 * Timpani
Ch 15 * Harp
