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Broadway Production 2015
Amazing Grace the Musical - The Auction Lyrics
"The Auction" is a song from the Broadway musical
Amazing Grace performed by Josh Young (John Newton).
HAWEIS: (spoken)
John, your father never let anyone
else run the auctions
JOHN: (spoken)
Haweis, you never get anywhere in life
If you play by the rules
HAWEIS: (spoken)
Bring it down
JOHN: (spoken)
Gentleman!
(sung)
The Royal Africa Company is privileged to offer today
The pick of the crop, a lifetime of work
And a price you’ll be happy to pay
They live to serve, this is what they're meant to be
But don’t take my word, inspect them yourself
I’m sure you will agree
We have a male of thirty years
from the Ivory Coast
Understand twelve commands,
So he's smarter than most
Open your mouth
His teeth and gums show
he survived the journey well
And there's a half-year guarantee
on every specimen we sell
(spoken)
Where should we start?
Perhaps at 30 pounds, 30 pounds
30, yes, on the side! Thank you!
30 and a crown now? 30 and a crown?
Come on people,
This one is strong as an ox. Thank you
32 now? Anyone? 32? 32? No?
Going once, twice?
Sold, 30 and a crown. Thank you, sir
HAWEIS: (spoken)
Your wife will be very pleased, Mr. Helms
This will make how many for you?
MR. HELMS: (spoken)
Three
JOHN
Every now and again
We get a true two for one
Twice the help for your wife
Twice the work to be done
Come on, dear friends
What’s your money for?
40 pounds
Your time is valuable
(spoken)
Thank you, sir
The captain is absent,
But his son is in charge.
Why don’t we kill the boy?
No, no one gets hurt.
You wait for my signal
HAWEIS: (spoken)
Something's going on.
This doesn't feel right!
JOHN: (spoken)
What! Everything's fine
Come on, if you don’t bid now,
Someone else will get her
Give me 42 quid
42, here in the blue cravat? Yes sir!
44 now, I’m taking her off the block
And I’m keeping her myself
HAWEIS: (spoken)
I think I should fetch the captain and the militia
JOHN: (spoken)
No! I can handle this. We’re doing well!
I'll make more money than father ever dreamed!
44? Thank you. 46, anyone? 46? No? 46?
Going once, twice?
Sold, 44 pounds. Sir, congratulations
Read more: Amazing Grace the Musical Lyrics
The Auction lyrics from Amazing Grace musical
Amazing Grace the Musical Lyrics
SYNOPSIS
Prologue
Truly Alive
The Auction
Someone Who Hears
Voices of the Angels
Rule Britannia!
We are Determined
Never
Shadows of Innocence
Expectations
Welcome Song
Sing on High
Tell me Why
A Chance for Me
Nowhere Left to Run
Daybreak
I Still Believe
Testimony
I Will Remember
Nothing There to Love
Amazing Grace
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