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THB #41: Sondheim, His Words

THB #41: Sondheim, His Words

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Nov 29, 2021
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THB #41: Sondheim, His Words
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Like Elvis Costello and Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics make for some of my favorite poetry. Instead of going on about how much I love the work, I thought I would just offer some of his words, some more clearly recognizable than others. All singable, if you like…

Sondheim Side by Side by Side

Bit by bit, putting it together
Piece by piece, only way to make a work of art
Every moment makes a contribution
Every little detail plays a part
Having just a vision's no solution
Everything depends on execution
Putting it together
That's what counts!

His Modesty…
When you're way up high
And you look below
At the world you left
And the things you know,
Little more than a glance
Is enough to show
You just how small you are.

His insight into kids and parenting, even as a non-parent…

I had a dream
I dreamed it for you, June

Children can only grow from something you love, to something you lose...

Dear kindly Judge, your Honor,
My parents treat me rough.
With all their marijuana,
They won't give me a puff.
They didn'…

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