Oliver Twist (1974)
Music: Artist Unknown
Lyrics: Artist Unknown
Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time
Not so long ago
All of us were children
With stories to be told
Brought into this world
With its uncertainties
Blessed with innocence
We sought to find our peace
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
This quiet little town
Lay sleeping in its winter cloak
Without a soul around
Yet a child's story
Was destined to unfold
While the town lay unaware
Nestled in the cold
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
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Work Song
Work, work!
Work, work!
Oh, you are such lucky lads
To get to work all day
So many children waste their time
By going out to play
Work, work!
Work, work!
Busy hands are happy hands
As you can plainly see
A little sweat can never hurt
Just look what it did for me
Work, work!
It's your good fortune
To have a boss like me
Why, a penny a week and food to eat
For menial tasks as these?
Ha! You should be paying me!
Work, work!
Work, work!
Working builds good character
And makes you strong, you see
So don't forget as you grow old
You owe it all to me
Work, work!
Work! Now work!
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They're Only Shadows
Who's afraid of ghosts and bats?
Only fools and scaredy-cats
Oh, everybody knows
They're only shadows
It happens every time night falls
You see things moving 'cross the walls
The wind puts on its moonlit show
They're only shadows
Well, I've got you and you've got me
So, who cares who's there?
Long as we're together
You needn't be s-scared
Dancing demons in the night
Sure do make a frightful sight
But I'm not scared because I know
They're only shadows
Well, I've got you and you've got me
So, who cares who's there?
Long as we're together
You needn't be s-scared
After all, they're only shadows
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Man About Town
DODGER:
I'm a man about town
A man about town am I
I know every nook and cranny
And every little crook and nanny
And if you ask for a penny
Oh, I know 'em all
Like the back of me hand
Oh, I'm a man about town
A man about town am I
Here's Westminster Abbey
And there's the river Thames
Just look at the palace guard
Oh, I know each and everyone by name
It's fun to walk on London docks
Big Ben's quite a sight to see
The palace gates or the marketplace
It's all beknown to me
OLIVER:
You're a man about town
A man about town, that's true
And who knows maybe someday soon
I'll be a man about town like you
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It's Just a Game
It's a game, it's just a game
You'll find it quite a thrill on any day
And what's best of all, anyone can play
After all, it's just a game
Pilfer a builder
For shingles and wood
Try to sneak a rare antique
You know, they're always good
Grab a slab of meat
Or seize a pound of cheese
Aspire to acquire any one of these
A necklace, a bracelet
A wallet, a ring
A top hat, suspenders
Oh, almost anything
How to pick a pocket
Snatch a locket, grab a watch
It's really quite exciting
Providing you're not caught
'Cause it's a game, it's just a game
You'll find it quite a thrill on any day
And that's best of all, anyone can play
After all, hee, hee, hee, it's just a game
After all, hee, hee, hee, hee!
It's just a game
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Guilty
The judiciary process
Is quite complicated, true
But one must remember
It's all in the point of view
And I say, gulty! He's guilty
It's very plain to see
Just look at those beady eyes
Those shabby clothes, some disguise
It comes as no surprise, he's guilty
Guilty! He's guilty, you can always tell
Even without evidence
They'll try to plead their innocence
I just use my common sense, he's guilty
Guilty! He's guilty
Guilty, guilty, guilty
There's nothing left to decide
After all, I'm always right
So I order with delight
He's guilty, guilty
Guilty!
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Where is Oliver?
Where's he hiding?
Got to find him
Oliver, Oliver
Oh, no, where can he be?
Oliver, Oliver
Wait, there he is!
Yes, it is! That's him!
Alright, where've you been?
Oliver?
You're not Oliver
The lad just can't disappear
Oliver, Oliver
Keep looking, he's got to be here
Oliver, Oliver
Wait, there he is!
Yes, it is! That's him!
All right, where've you been?
Oliver?
You're not Oliver
Where is Oliver?
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If You Should Leave My Life
When you came into my life
You opened up my eyes
To a love I'd never known before
It's you who taught me how to live
Who showed me how to give
A love I'd never shown before
Oh, but now
If you should leave my life
My world would surely end
I'd never smile again
Oh, love
If you should leave my life
No words could quite explain
The never-ending pain
If you should leave
I know I can't go on
All hope for me is gone
If you should leave my life
If you should leave my life
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It's a Wonderful World After All
It's a wonderful world after all
When you've got a friend to lean on
Someone you're very keen on
To pick you up when you fall
It's a wonderful world after all
When you've got a friend beside you
Someone to help and guide you
Someone's who's there when you call
There are people all around you
To surround you with love
They'll stand beside you without question
'Cause that's what friends are made of
It's a wonderful world after all
When you've got a friend to lean on
Someone you're very keen on
To pick you up when you fall
It's a wonderful world after all
When you've got a friend beside you
Someone to help and guide you
Someone's who's there when you call
There are people all around you
To surround you with love
They'll stand beside you without question
'Cause that's what friends are made of
It's a wonderful world after all
Just open your eyes and you'll see
So much love and beauty
'Cause it's a wonderful world
A wonderful world
A wonderful world after all
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