Never Knew I Needed

For the way you changed my plans
For being the perfect distraction
For the way you took the idea that I have
Of everything that I wanted to have
And made me see there was something missing, oh yeah

For the ending of my first begin
(Ooh, yeah yeah, ooh, yeah yeah)
And for the rare and unexpected friend
(Ooh, yeah yeah, ooh, yeah yeah)
For the way you're something that I'd never choose
But at the same time, something I don't wanna lose
And never wanna be without ever again

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
So when you were here I had no idea
You the best thing I never knew I needed
So now it's so clear, I need you here always

My accidental happily
(Ever after)
The way you smile and how you comfort me
(With your laughter)
I must admit you were not a part of my book
But now if you open it up and take a look
You're the beginning and the end of every chapter

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
So when you were here I had no idea
(When you were here)
You the best thing I never knew I needed
(That I needed)
So now it's so clear, I need you here always
(Now it's so clear)

Who knew that I could be
(Who knew that I could be)
So unexpectedly
(So unexpectedly)
Undeniably happier
Sitting with you right here, right here next to me
Girl, you're the best

You're the best thing I never knew I needed
(Said I needed)
So when you were here I had no idea
(When you were here)
(Said I had no idea)
You're the best thing I never knew I needed
(That I needed)
So now it's so clear I need you here always
(Now it's so clear)
(So clear, so clear, I need you always)

Now it's so clear, I need you here always

Down In New Orleans (Prologue)

The evening star is shining bright
So make a wish and hold on tight
There's magic in the air tonight
And anything can happen...

Down In New Orleans

In the South Land there's a city
Way down on the river
Where the women are very pretty
And all the men deliver

They got music
It's always playin'
Start in the day time, go all through the night

When you hear that music playin'
Hear what I'm saying, it make you feel alright

Grab somebody, come on down
Bring your paintbrush, we're paintin' the town
Oh there's some sweetness goin' 'round
Catch it down in New Orleans

We got magic, good and bad
Make you happy or make you real sad
Get everything you want, lose what you had
Down here in New Orleans

Hey partner, don't be shy
Come on down here and give us a try
You wanna do some livin' before you die
Do it down in New Orleans

Stately homes and mansions
Of the Sugar Barons and the Cotton Kings
Rich people, old people, all got dreams
Dreams do come true in New Orleans

Almost There

Mama! I don't have time for dancing!

That's just gonna have to wait a while
Ain't got time for messing around
And it's not my style
This old town can slow you down
People taking the easy way
But I know exactly where I'm going
Getting closer and closer every day

And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
People down here think I'm crazy, but I don't care
Trials and tribulations, I’ve had my share
There ain't nothing gonna stop me now ‘cause I'm almost there

I remember Daddy told me: “Fairytales can come true
You gotta make 'em happen, it all depends on you"
So I work real hard each and every day
Now things for sure are going my way
Just doing what I do
Look out boys, I'm coming through

And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
People gonna come here from everywhere
And I'm almost there
I'm almost there

There's been trials and tribulations
You know I've had my share
But I've climbed the mountain, I've crossed the river
And I'm almost there, I'm almost there
I'm almost there!

Fiends On The Other Side

Facilier:
Don't you disrespect me little man!
Don't you derogate or deride!
You're in my world now
Not your world
And I got friends on the other side!

Chorus:
He's got friends on the other side...

Facilier:
That's an echo, gentlemen. Just a little something we have here in Louisiana, a little parlor trick. Don't worry...

Sit down at my table
Put your minds at ease
If you relax it will enable me to do anything I please
I can read your future
I can change it 'round some, too
I'll look deep into your heart and soul
(you do have a soul, don't you, Lawrence?)
Make your wildest dreams come true!

I got voodoo
I got hoodoo
I got things I ain't even tried!
And I got friends on the other side.

Chorus:
He's got friends on the other side!

Facilier:
The cards, the cards, the cards will tell
The past, the present, and the future as well
The cards, the cards, just take three
Take a little trip into your future with me!

Now you, young man, are from across the sea
You come from two long lines of royalty
(I'm a royal myself on my mother's side)
Your lifestyle's high
But your funds are low
You need to marry a little honey whose daddy got dough

Mommy and daddy cut you off, huh playboy?
Now y'all gotta get hitched, but hitchin' ties you down.
You just wanna be free.
Hop from place to place.

But freedom... takes green!
It's the green, it's the green, it's the green you need
And when I looked into your future
It's the green that I see!

On you little man, I don't want to waste much time
You been pushed around all your life
You been pushed around by your mother and your sister and your brother.
And if you was married...
You'd be pushed around by your wife
But in your future, the you I see
Is exactly the man you always wanted to be!

Shake my hand.
Come on boys.
Won't you shake the poor sinner's hand?

Yes...
Are you ready?

Chorus:
Are you ready?

Facilier:
Are you ready?
Transformation central!

Chorus:
Transformation central!

Facilier:
Reformation central!

Chorus:
Reformation central!

Facilier:
Transmogrification central!
Can you feel it?
You're changin'
You're changin'
You're changin', all right!
I hope you're satisfied
But if you ain't
Don't blame me
You can blame my friends on the other side!

Chorus:
You got what you wanted!
But you lost what you had!

Hush...

When We´re Human

Louis:
(Trumpet solo)
If I were a human being
I'd head strait for New Orleans
And I'd blow this hprn so hot and strong
Like no one they've ever seen

You've heard of Louis Arsrong,
Mr. Sidney Bechet?
All those boys gonna step aside
When they hear this old ex-gator play, Listen...
(Trumpet solo)

When I'm human
As Ihope to be
I'm gonna blow this horn
'Til the cows come home
And everyone's gonna bow down to me

Naveen:
When I;m myself again
I want just the life I had
A great big party every night
That doesn't sound too bad

A redhead on my left arm
A brunett on my right
A blonde or two to hold the candles
Now that seems just about right
Eh, Louis?

Life is short
When you'rre done, you're done
We're on this earth
To have some fun
And that's the way things are

When I'm human
And I'm gonna be
I'm gonna tear it up like I did before
And that's the royal guarantee

Tiana:
Your modesty becomes you
And your sense of responsibility
I've worked hard for everything I've got
And that's the way it's supposed to be

When I'm a human being
At least I'll act like one
If you do your best each and every day
Good things are sure to come your way

What you give is what you get
My daddy said that
And I'll never forget
And I commend it to you

Louis, Naveen, and Tiana:
When we're human
And we're gonna be

Louis:
I'm gonna blow my horn
(Trumpet solo)

Naveen:
I'm gonna live the high life

Tiana:
I'm gonna do my best
To take my place in the sun

Louis, Naveen, and Tiana:
When we're human
(Trumpet solo)

Gonna Take You There

[spoken]
Alright, Lulu!
Let's get to it, darling!
Come on, cher!
Just follow the bouncing butt!

[sung]
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya all the way down.

We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya down
We're gonna take ya all the way.

Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Taking ya all the way!

[spoken]
We got the whole family!
There goes Mimi!
Cousin Boudreau!
Grandma Ma, you're light on!

[sung]
We all gon' pool together
Down here that's how we do!
Me for there, and there for me,
We all be there for you!

We're gonna take ya
We're gonna take ya
We're gonna take ya all the way down

We know where yer going and we're going witchoo
Taking you all the way

Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Goin' down the bayou!
Take ya all....

[spoken]
Yeah, you know!

Come on y'all!
Keep that life flowin', and them lights a'glowin!
Yeah, you're right!
Tout suite, come on!
Ha ha!
Looks like we gettin' close,
I hope somebody know where we at
Cause I'm lost man!

Ma Belle Evangeline

Look how she lights up the sky
Ma belle Evangeline
So far above me yet I
Know her heart belongs to only me

J'adore, J'taime, Evangeline
You're my queen of the night
So still, so bright

To someone as beautiful as she
Who loves someone like me
Love always finds a way, it's true
And I love you Evangeline
(spoken)
Oooh, yeah!

(sung)
Love is beautiful
Love is beautifil
Love is everything, do you agree?
Mais oui!

Look how she lights up the sky
I love you, Evangeline

Dig A Little Deeper

Mama Odie: Don’t matter what you wear
How many rings you got on your finger
We don’t care
Choir: (No we don’t care)

Don’t matter where you come from
Don’t even matter what you are
A dog, a pig, a cow, a goat
Had ’em all in here (we had ’em all in here)

And they all knew what they wanted
What they wanted me to do
I told ’em what they needed
Just like I be telling you

You got to dig a little deeper
Find out who you are
You got to dig a little deeper
It really ain’t that far

When you find out who you are
You’ll find out what you need
Blue skies and sunshine guaranteed
You got to dig (dig)
You got to dig (dig)

Prince Froggy is a rich little boy
You wanna be rich again
That ain’t gonna make you happy now
Did it make you happy then? No!
Money ain’t got no soul
Money ain’t got no heart
All you need is some self-control
Make yourself a brand new start

You got to dig a little deeper
Don’t have far to go
You got to dig a little deeper
Tell the people Mama told you so

Can’t tell you what you’ll find
Maybe love will grant you peace of mind
Dig a little deeper and you’ll know

Miss Froggy, might I have a word?
You’s a hard one, that’s what I heard
Your daddy was a loving man
Family through and through
You your daddy’s daughter
What he had in him you got in you

You got to dig a little deeper
For you it’s gonna be tough
You got to dig a little deeper
You ain’t dug near far enough

Dig down deep inside yourself
You’ll find out what you need
Blue skies and sunshine guaranteed
Open up the windows
Let in the light children
(Blue skies and sunshine)
(Blue skies and sunshine)

Tiana: Blue skies and sunshine
Mama Odie: Guaranteed
Choir: (Ahhh...)

Down In New Orleans (Final)

In the South Land there's a city
Way down on the river
Where the women are very pretty
And all the men deliver

They got music
It's always playin'
Start in the day time, go all through the night

When you hear that music playin'
Hear what I'm saying and make it feel alright

Grab somebody, come on down
Bring your paintbrush, we're painting the town
There's some sweetness going around
Dreams do come true in New Orleans