Where have I been? How did we change? Caught in this strange new music? Say, Was I away too long?
Mother
Just like that tune, Simple and clear. I've come to hear Father New music. New Music. Why Why can't you hear the song?
Both
His fingers stroke those keys, And every note says, please, And every chord says, Turn my way.
Younger Brother
I thought I knew What love was But these lovers play
Younger Brother, Father, Mother
New Music! Haunting me, And somehow taunting me.... My love was never half as true. And I ask myself, Why can't I sing it, too?
Neighborhood Workers, Family
His fingers stroke those keys, And every note says, please, And every chord says, Turn my way.
Neighbors, Family
I thought I knew What love was But these lovers play New music!
All Family
Haunting me And somehow taunting me... My love was Never half as true.
Coalhouse
Sarah, my life has changed. Sarah, you've got to see. Sarah, we've got a son! Sarah, come down to me...
Sarah
You and your music, Singing deep in me, Making nice to me, Coalhouse Saying something so new... New Changing everything, Music Meaning everything, Calling my heart to you... All for you, girl Play that melody. You, Your sweet melody Sarah, Calling my heart to you! You!
Group 1
Just like that tune, Simple and clear. I've come to hear New Music!
Group 2 (w/ Coalhouse, Sarah)0
Breaking my heart, Opening a door, Changing the world! New Music!
