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Hey, guys, the gang and I got bored so we decided to sing Hamilton songs.
Who gets to choose first?
Um, DUH, whoever likes Hamilton the most!
Well, who's that?
Me!
Me!
No, it's ME. We're singing Stay Alive.
But I don't like that one!
But I want to sing it, wo we're doing it!
Fine.
I have never seen the general so despondent. I have taken over writing all his correspondence. Congress writes,
George, attack the British forces!
I shoot back,
We have resorted to eating our horses.
Local merchants deny us equipment, assistance, they only take British money so SING A SONG OF SIX PENCE!
The cavalry's not coming. . .
But sir!
Alex, listen. There's only one way for us to win this. Provoke outrage, outright.
That's right.
Don't engage, strike by night. Remain relentless 'till their troops take flight.
Make it impossible to justify the cost of the fight.
Outrun, outlast, hit 'em quick, get out fast. Stay alive until this horror show has passed. We're gonna fly a lot of flags, half-mast.
I go back to New york and my apprenticeship,
I ask for French aid, I pray that France has sent a ship,
I stay and work with Hamilton, we writs essays against slavery, and every day's a test of our comradery and bravery.
We cut supply lines, we steal contraband, we pick and choose our battles and places to take a stand. And every day,
Sir, entrust me with a command,
and every day,
No,
He dismisses me out of hand. Instead of me, he promotes Charles Lee, makes him second in command,
I'm a general, WHEEEEE!
Yeah, he's not the choice I would've gone with
(All) The ____ the bed at the battle of Mondment!
Everyone, attack!
Retreat,
Attack!
Retreat!
What're you doing, Lee? Get back on your FEET!
But there's so many of them!
I'm sorry, is this not your speed? Hamilton
Ready, Sir!
Have Lafayette take the lead!
Yes, Sir!
A thousand sldiers die in 100º heat
As we snatch our stairmates from the jaws of defeat,
Sharles Lee was left behind without a pot to ____ in, he started saying this to anybody who would listen,
Washington cannot be left alone to his devices, indecisive fron crisis to crisis. The best thing he can do for the revolution is turn and go back to planting tobacco in Mount Vernon!
(All) OOOOOOOOH!
Don't do a thng, history will prove him wrong.
But sir,
We have a war to fight, let's move along.
Strong words from Lee, someone better hold him to it.
I can't disobey direct orders.
Then I'll do it. Alex, you're the closest friend I've got.
Laurens, do not throw away your shot. . .
submitted by Lucy and gang, age 12, California
(February 19, 2017 - 5:00 pm)
(February 19, 2017 - 5:00 pm)
Hey, what's that one that's like: "I have come from afar to say bonswar" or something like that?
(February 20, 2017 - 12:54 pm)
It's "Aaron Burr, Sir."
Let's sing that next!
(All) 1776, New York city. . .
Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?
That depends, who's asking?
Oh, sure, sir I'm Alexander Hamilton, I'm at your serice, sir, I have been, looking for you!
I'm getting nervous!
Sir, I heard your name in Princeton, I was seeking an accelerated course of study. But I got sort of out-of-sorts with a buddy of yours -- I may have punched him -- it's a blur, sir. . . he handles the financials.
You punched the bursar. . ?
Yes, I wanted to do what you did; graduate in two and join the revolution,
He looked at me like I was stupid.
I'm NOT stupid!
So how'd you do it? How'd you graduate so fast?
It was my parents' dying wish before they passed
You're an orphan, of course! I'm an orphan! God, I wish there was a war, then we could prove that we're worth more than anyone bargained for!
Can I buy you a dring?
That would be nice.
While we're talking, let me offer you some free advice. Talk less. . .
What?
Smile more.
Ha,
Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for.
You can't be serious.
You want to get ahead?
Yes. . .
Fools who run their mouths off wind up DEAD. . .
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, what time is it?
(Sketch, Twis, Lucy) Showtime!
Like I said. . .
Showtime, showtime, yo, I'm John Laurens in the place to be, Two pints of Sam Adam's, but I'm working on three! Those red coats don't want it with me, 'cuz Imma pop-chicks-pop these cops 'till I'm free!
Oui, oui, mon ami, je m'appelle Lafayette, The Lancelot of the revolutionary set! I came from afar just to say "Bonsoir!" to the King, "Casse toi," Who's the best? C'est moi!
Brrah, Brrrrrrah, I am Hercules Mulligan, up in it, lovin' it, yes I heard your mother say, "Come again!"
(Twis, Lucy) Eyyyyyyy!
Lock up your daughters and horses,of course it's hard to have ___________ over four sets of _______. . .
Wow.
No ___, pour me another brew, son, let's raise a couple more to the REVOLUTION!
Well, if it ain't the prodigy of Princeton College
Aaron Burr!
C'mon, give us a verse, drop some knowledge!
Good luck with that, you're takin' a stand. You spit, Imma sit, we'll see where we land.
(Lucy, Sketch) Boooo!
The Revolution's imminent, what do you stall for?
If you stand for nothin', Burr, what do you fall for?
OOH, Who are you?
Who are you?
Who are you?
(Lucy, Sketch, Twis) OOH, who is this kid, what's he gonna do?
Yeah, we just sang the whole Friggin' song. . .
(February 20, 2017 - 11:25 pm)
Can I pitch in with some Matilda?
When I grow up-
I will be tall enough to reach the branches, that you need to reach to climb the trees you get to climb-
when you're grown up.
And when I grow up, I will eat sweets every day
On the way to work and I will go to bed late every night.
And I will wake up! When the sun comes up and I-
Will watch cartoons until my eyes go square!
And I won't care!'Cause I'll be all grown up.
(All) When I grow up....
(February 21, 2017 - 8:05 am)
My friend loves that one!
(February 21, 2017 - 10:18 am)
Next! I call Ten Duel Commandments!!
One, Two, Three, Four,
(All) Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine! It's the Ten duel commandments! It's she ten duel commandments! Number one!
The challenge: demand satisfaction; if they apologize, no need for further action.
(All) Number two!
If they don't, grab a friend, that's your second,
Your lieutenant, when there's reckoning to be reckoned!
(All) Number three!
Have your seconds meet face-to-face
Negotiate a peace,
OR negotiate a time and place.
This is commonplace, 'specially 'tween recruits.
(All) Most disputes die and no one shoots! Number four!
If they don't reach a peace, that's alright. Time to get some pistols and a doctor on sight!
You pay him in advance, you treat him with civility,
You have him turn around so he can have deniability.
(All) Five!
Duel before the sun is in the sky.
(All) Pick a place to die where it's high and dry! Number six!
Leave a note for your next to kin, tell 'em where you been, pray that Hell or Heaven lets you in!
(All) Seven!
Confess your sins, ready for the moment of adrenaline, when you can finally face your opponent!
(All) Number eight: Your last chance to negotiate. Send in your second, see if they can set the record straight.
Alexander!
Aaron Burr, Sir!
Do we agree that duels are dumb and immature?
Sure, but your man has to answer fo rhis words, Burr.
With his life? We both know that's absurd, sir!
Hang on, how many men died because Lee was inexperienced and ruinous?
Okay, so we're doing this.
(All) Number Nine!
Look 'em in the eye, aim no higher. Summon all the courage you require, and count. . .
(All) One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine,
(Sketch/Twis) Number
(All) Ten paces,
(Sketch/Twis) FIRE!!!
I'm running out of ideas. . .
We should take suggestions!!
(March 4, 2017 - 12:58 am)