1.Long Ago 2.The Gospel Truth I 3.The Gospel Truth II 4.

The
Gospel Truth III 5.Go the Distance 6.Go the Distance
(Reprise) 7.One Last Hope 8.Zero to Hero 9.I Won't Say (I'm
in Love) 10.A Star is Born 11.Go the Distance (Single)
1.Long Ago NARRATOR:Long ago, in the far away land of
ancient Greecethere was a golden age of powerful gods
extraordinary heroesand greatest and strongest of all these
Heroes was the mighty Hercules.But what is the measure of a
true hero? Now, that is what our story ...MUSES:Will you
listen to him?He's making the story sound like some Greek
tragedy.Lighten up, dude.We'll take it from here, darling.
NARRATOR:You go, girls ...MUSES:We are the muses.Goddesses
of the artsand proclaimers of heroes.Heroes like Hercules.
Honey, you mean Hunkules!I'd like to make some sweet music
of itOur story actually begins long before HerculesMany
Aeons ago ...2.The Gospel Truth I MUSES:Back when the world
was newThe planet Earth was down on its luckAnd everywhere
gigantic brutescalled Titans ran amokIt was a nasty place
There was a messwhereever you steppedWhere chaos reigned
andearthquakes and volcanoes never sleptAnd then along came
ZeusHe hurled his thunderboltHe zappedLocked those suckers
in a vaultThey're trappedAnd on his own stoppedchaos in its
tracksAnd that's the gospel truthThe guy was too type A to
just relaxAnd that's the world's first dishZeus tamed the
globewhile still in his youthThough, honey, it may seem
imposs'bleThat's the gospel truthOn Mt. Olympus life was
neat andSmooth as sweet vermoughThough, honey, it may seem
imposs'bleThat's the gospel truth3.The Gospel Truth II MUSE
3:If there's one God you don't want to get steamed upIt's
Hades, cause he had an evil ?He ran the UnderworldBut
thought the dead were dull and uncouthHe was as mean as he
was ruthlessAnd that's the gospel truthHe had a plan to
shake things upAnd that's the gospel truth4.The Gospel
Truth III MUSES 2:Young Herc was mortal nowBut since he did
not drink the last dropHe still retained his godlike
strengthSo thank his lucky starBut Zeus and Hera wept
Because their son could never come homeThey'd have to watch
their precious babyGrow up from afarThough Hades horrid
planWas hatched before Herc cut his first toothThe boy grew
stronger ev'ry day andThat's the gospel truth5.Go the
Distance YOUNG HERCULES:I have often dreamedOf a far-off
placeWhere a great warm welcomeWill be waiting for meWhere
the crowds will cheerWhen they see my faceAnd a voice keeps
sayingThis is where I'm meant to beI will find my wayI can
go the distanceI'll be there somedayIf I can be strongI
know ev'ry mildWill be worth my whileI would go most
anywhereto feel like I belongI am on my wayI can go the
distanceI don't care how farSomehow I'll be strongI know
ev'ry mileWill be worth my whileI would go most anywhereto
find where I belong6.Go the Distance (Reprise) YOUNG
HERCULES:I will beat the oddsI can go the distanceI will
face the worldFearless, proud and strongI will please the
godsI can go the distanceTill I find my hero's welcomeRight
where I belong7.One Last Hope PHIL:So, ya wanna be a hero,
kid?Well, whoop-de-do!I have been around the block before
With blockheads just like youEach and ev'ryone a
disappointmentPain for which there ain't no ointmentSo much
for excusesThough a kid of Zeus isAsking me to jump into
the frayMy answer is two words -O.K.You winOh godsOy vay!
I'd given up hope that someone would come alongA fellow
who'd ring the bell for onceNot the gongThe kind who wins
trophiesWon't settle for low feesAt least semi-pro feesBut
no - I get the greenhornI've been out to pasture pal, my
ambition goneContent to spend lazy days and to graze my
lawnBut you need an advisorA satyr, but wiserA good
merchandiserAnd oohh!There goes my ulcer!I'm down to one
last hopeAnd I hope it's youThough, kid, you're not exactly
A dream come trueI've trained enough turkeysWho never came
throughYou're my one last hopeSo you'll have to doDemigods
have faced the oddsAnd ended up a mockeryDon't believe the
storiesThat you read on all the crockeryTo be a true hero,
kid, is a dying artLike painting a masterpiece, it's a work
of heartIt takes more than sinewComes down to what's in you
You have to continue to growNow that's more like it!I'm
down to one last shootAnd my last high noteBefore that
blasted UnderworldGets my goatMy dreams are on you, kidGo
make 'em come trueClimb that uphil slopeKeep pushing that
envelopeYou're my one last hopeAnd, kid, it's up to you
8.Zero to Hero MUSES:Bless my soulHerc was on a rollPerson
of the week in evry Greek opinion pollWhat a proHerc could
stop a showPoint him at a monster and you're talking SROHe
was a no oneA zero, zeroNow he's a honchoHe's a heroHere
was a kid with his act down patFrom zero to hero in no time
flatZero to hero just like thatWhen he smiledThe girls went
wild withoohs and aahsAnd they slapped his faceOn ev'ry
vase(on ev'ry "vase")From appearance fees and royaltiesOur
Herc had cash to burnNow nouveau riche and famousHe could
tell youWhat's a Grecian urn?Say amenThere he goes again
Sweet and undefeatedAnd an awesome 10 for 10Folks lined up
Just to watch him flexAnd this perfect packagepacked a pair
of pretty pecsHercie, he comesHe sees, he conquersHoney,
the crowds wereGoing bonkersHe showed the moxie brains, and
spunkFrom zero to hero a major hunkZero to hero and who'da
thunkWho put the glad in gladiator?Hercules!Whose daring
deeds are great theater?HerculesIs he bold?No one braverIs
he sweetOur fav'rite flavorHercules, Hercules ...Bless my
soulHerc was on a rollUndefeatedRiding highAnd the nicest
guynot conceitedHe was a nothin'A zero, zeroNow he's a
honchoHe's a heroHe hit the heights at breackneck speedFrom
zero to heroHerc is a heroNow he's a heroYes indeed!9.I
Won't Say (I'm in Love) MEG:If there's a prize for rotten
judgementI guess I've already won thatNo man is worth the
aggravationThat's ancient history, been there, done that!
MUSES:Who'd'ya think you're kiddin'He's the Earth and
heaven to youTry to keep it hiddenHoney, we can see right
through youGirl, ya can't conceal itWe know how ya feel and
Who you're thinking ofMEG:No chance, no wayI won't say it,
no, noMUSES:You swoon, you sighwhy deny it, uh-ohMEG:It's
too clicheI won't say I'm in loveI thought my heart had
learned its lessonIt feels so good when you start outMy
head is screaming get a grip, girlUnless you're dying to
cry your heart outOhMUSES:You keep on denyingWho you are
and how you're feelingBaby, we're not buyingHon, we saw ya
hit the ceilingFace it like a grown-upWhen ya gonna own up
That ya got, got, got it badMEG:No chance, now wayI won't
say it, no, noMUSES:Give up, give inCheck the grin you're
in loveMEG:This scene won't play,I won't say I'm in love
MUSES:You're doin flips read our lipsYou're in loveMEG:
You're way off baseI won't say itGet off my caseI won't say
itMUSES:Girl, don't be proudIt's O.K. you're in loveMEG:Oh
At least out loud,I won't say I'm in love10.A Star is Born
MUSES:Gonna shout it from the mountaintopsA star is born
It's a time for pulling out the stopsA star is bornHoney,
hit us with a halleluThe kid came shining throughGirl, sing
the songCome blow your hornA star is bornHe's a hero who
can please the crowdA star is bornCome on ev'rybody shout
out loudA star is bornJust remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the powerFor making youA hero tooSo
don't lose hope when you're forlornJust keep your eyes upon
the skiesEv'ry night a star isRight in sight a star is
Burning bringt a star is born11.Go the Distance (Single)
PERFORMED BY MICHAEL BOLTON:I have often dreamedOf a far
off placeWhere a hero's welcomeWould be waiting for meWhere
the crowds will cheerWhen they see my faceAnd a voice keeps
sayin'This is where I meant to beI'll be there somedayI can
go the distanceI will find my wayIf I can be strongI know
every mileWill be worth my whileWhen I go the distance I'll
be rightWhere IBelongDown an unknown roadYou embrace my
fearsThough that road may wanderIt will lead me to youAnd a
thousand yearsWould be worth the waitIt might take a
lifetimeBut somehow I'll see it throughAnd I won't look
backI can go the distanceAnd I'll stay on trackNo, I won't
accept defeatIt's an uphill slopeBut I won't lose hopeTill
I go the distance and my journeyIs completeOh, yeah.But to
look beyond the gloryIs the hardest partFor a hero's
strength is measuredBy his heartHoooLike a shooting starI
will go the distanceI will search the worldI will face its
harmsI don't care how farI can go the distanceTill I find
my hero's welcomeWaiting inYour armsI will search the world
I will face its harmsTill I find my hero's welcomeWaiting
inYour armsHADES:What do you say? It's happy ending time!
Everybody's got a littletaste of somethin' but me. I got
nothin'. I am here with nothin'.Anybody listenin'? It's
like I'm-- what am I, an echo or something?Hello? Hello? Am
I talking to, what? Hyperspace? Hello, it's me.Nobody
listens.