Hércules

1. Long Ago... - Narrator

[Narrator:]
Long ago, in the faraway land of ancient Greece, 
there was a golden age of powerful gods and extraodinary heros, 
but the greatest and strongest of all these heros 
was the mighty Hercules. 
But, what is the measure of a true hero? 
Now, that is what our story ... 

[Girl 1:]
Will you listen to him? 
he's makin' the story sound like some greek tragedy! 

[Girl 2]
Lighten up dude! 

[Girl 3:]
We'll take it from here, darling! 

2. The Gospel Truth I / Main Titles - The Muses

[Narrator:]
You go girls! 

[Girl 3:]
We are the muses, godesses of the arts, and proclaimers of heroes. 

[Girl 2:]
Heros like Hercules. 

[Girl 1:]
Honey, you mean HUNK-ules. 
Whoo-hoo, I'd like to make some sweet music with him... 

[Girl 3:]
Our story actually begins long before Hercules... many eons ago...

[Muses:]
Back when the world was new,
The planet Earth was down on its luck.
And everywhere gigantic brutes
called Titans ran amok!
It was a nasty place!
There was a mess wherever you stepped.
Where chaos reigned and earthquakes
and volcanoes never slept! 

And then along came Zeus-
He hurled his thunderbolt-
He zapped!
Locked those suckers in a vault!
They're trapped!
And on his own stopped chaos in its tracks.
And that's the gospel truth! 

The guy was too type A to just relax.
And that's the world's first dish.
Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth.
Though, honey, it may seem inposs'ble-
That's the gospel truth!
On mount Olympus life was neat 
and smooth as sweet vermouth.
Though, honey, it may seem inposs'ble-
That's the gospel truth!

3. The Gospel Truth ll - The Muses

He ran the Underworld,
But thought the dead were dull and uncouth.
He was as mean as ruthless-
And that's the gospel truth.
He had a plan to shake things up-
And that's the gospel truth!

4. The Gospel Truth lll - The Muses

Young Herc was mortal now,
But since he did not drink the last drop
He still retained his godlike strength-
So thank his lucky star!
But Zeus and Hera wept
Because their son could never come home.
They'd have to watch their precious baby
Grow up from afar.
Though Hades' horrid
Was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth,
The boy grew stronger ev'ry day
And that's the gospel truth!

5. Go The Distance - Hercules

I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keep saying
This is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong

I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong

6. Oh Mighty Zeus - Alan Menken

7. Go The Distance (Reprise) - Hercules

I will beat the odds
I can go the distance!
I will face the world
Fearless, proud, and strong.
I will please the gods
I can go the distance!
'Till I find my hero's welcome
Right where I belong

8. 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 you.
Each and everyone a disappointment - 
Pain for which there ain't no ointment.
So much for excuses - Though a kid of Zeus'
is asking me to jump into the fray!
My answer is two words... O.K!
You win, Oh gods, Oy vay! 

I've given up hope that someone would come along.
A fellow who'd ring the bell for once, not the gong!
The king who wins trophies - Won't settle for low fees...
At least semi-pro fees, But NO! I get the greenhorn. 

I've been out to pasture pal, my ambition gone!
Content to spend lazy days and to graze my lawn.
But you need an advisor, A satyr, but wiser,
A good merchandiser, and oohh!
There goes my ulcer! 

I'm down to one last hope - and I HOPE it's you.
Though, kid, you're not exactly a dream come true.
I've trained enough turkeys who never came through.
You're my one last hope, so you'll have to do!
Demigods have faced the odds and ended up a mockery.
Don't believe the stories that you read on all the crockery.
To be a true hero, kid, is a dying art.
Like painting a masterpiece, it's a work of heart!
It takes more than sinew - comes down to what's in you,
You have to continue to grow... now that's more like it! 

I'm down to one last shot and my last high note
Before that blasted Underworld gets my goat.
My dreams are on you, kid - go make 'em come true!
Climb that uphill slope, keep pushin' that envelope!
You're my one last hope and kid it's up to you!

9. Zero To Hero - The Muses

Bless my soul!
Herc was on a roll!
Person of the week in ev'ry Greek opinion poll.
What a pro
Herc could stop a show!
Point him at a monster and you're talking S.R.O!
He was a no one
A zero, zero!
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero!
Here was a kid with his act down pat.
From zero to hero
In no time flat.
Zero to hero
Just like that! 

When he smiled the girls went wild 
with oohhhs and aahhhs.
And they slapped his face on ev'ry vase
- On ev'ry "VAHSE"
From appearance fees and royalties, 
our Herc had cash to burn.
Now nouveau riche an' famous - 
He could tell you what's a Grecian urn! 

Say amen
There he goes again!
Sweet and undefeated and an awesome 10 for 10!
Folks lined up just to watch him flex.
And this perfect package packed a pair of pretty pecs!
Hercie, he comes. he sees, he conquers.
Honey, the crowds were goin' bonkers!
He showed the moxie brains and spunk!
From zero to hero
A major hunk!
Zero to hero
And who'da thunk? 

Who put the "glad" in "gladiator"?
Hercules!
Who's daring feats are great the-a-ter?
Hercules!
Is he bold?
No one braver!
Is he sweet?
Our favorite flavor!
Hercules, Hercules...
Bless my soul,
Herc was on a role
Undefeated!
Riding high, and the nicest guy
Not conceited!

He was a nothin'
A zero, zero.
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero!
He hit the heights with breakneck speed!
From zero to hero... Herc is a hero!
Now he's a hero!
Yes indeed!!!

10. I Won't Say (I'm In Love) - Megara & The Muses

If there's a prize for rotten judgment,
I guess I've already won that.
No man is worth the aggravation -
That's ancient history, been there, done that! 

Who'd'ya think you're kiddin', 
He's the Earth and heaven to you.
Try to keep it hidden, 
Honey, we can see right through you.
Girl, you can't conceal it, 
we know how ya' feel and who you're thinking of. 

No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no.
You swoon, you sigh, why deny it, uh, oh!
It's too cliche, I wont say I'm in love!
I thought my heart had learned its lesson...
It feels so good when you start out!
My head is screaming "Get a grip, girl!
Unless you're dying to cry your eyes out!" Oh... 

You keep on denying who you are and how you're feeling.
Baby, we're not buying, Hon, we saw ya' hit the ceiling!
Face it like a grown up - When 'ya gonna own up
That ya' got, got, got it bad!
No chance. no way, I won't say it no, no.
Give up give in, check the grin - you're in love!
This scene won't play, I won't say I'm in love... 

You're doin' flips, read our lips, You're in love!
You're way off base! I won't say it!
Get off my case! I won't say it!
Girl, don't be proud, it's O.K. you're in love.
Oh... At least out loud... I won't say I'm in love!

11. A Star Is Born - The Muses

12. Go The Distance (Single) - Michael Bolton

I have often dreamed, of a far off place 
Where a hero's welcome, would be waiting for me 
Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face 
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be 
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance 
I will find my way, if I can be strong 
I know ev'ry mile, will be worth my while 
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong 

Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate 
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you 
And a thousand years, would be worth the wait 
It might take a lifetime, but somehow I'll see it through 
And I won't look back, I can go the distance 
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat 
It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope 
Till I go the distance, and my journey is complete 

But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part 
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart 
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance 
I will search the world, I will face its' harms 
I don't care how far, I can go the distance 
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms 
I will search the world, I will face its harms 
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms

13. The Big Olive - Alan Menken

14. The Prophecy - Alan Menken

15. Destruction Of The Agora - Alan Menken

16. Phil's Island - Alan Menken

17. Rodeo - Alan Menken

18. Speak Of The Devil - Alan Menken

19. The Hydra Battle - Alan Menken

20. Meg's Garden - Alan Menken

21. Hercules Villa - Alan Menken

22. All Time Chump - Alan Menken

23. Cutting The Thread - Alan Menken

24. A True Hero/A Star Is Born - Alan Menken & The Muses