You don't want baggage without lifetime guarantees. You don't want to watch me die.
I would love more than anything to watch RENT!
Take Me or Leave Me
Maureen:
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say,
"Baby's so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys - girls
I can't can't help it baby
So be kind
Don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage
Baby - let's have fun!
You are the one I choose
Folks'd kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, baby
So be mine
Or don't waste my time
Cryin' - "Honeybear - are you still my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way - can I be what I'm not
But hey - don't you want your girl hot!
Don't fight - don't lose your head
Cause every night - who's in your bed?
Who?
Who's in your bed, baby?
Kiss, Pookie.
Joanne:
It won't work.
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Baby what's my sin?
Never quit - I follow through
I hate mess - but I love you
What to do
With my impromptu baby
So be wise
This girl satisfies
You've got a prize
But don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
Take me for what I am
Maureen:
A control freak
Joanne:
Who I was meant to be
Maureen:
A snob - yet over-attentive
Joanne:
And if you give a damn
Maureen:
A lovable, droll geek
Joanne:
Take me baby or leave me
Maureen:
And anal retentive
Both:
That's it!
Joanne:
The straw that breaks my back
Both:
I quit
Joanne:
Unless you take it back
Both:
Women
Maureen:
What is it about them?
Both:
Can't live -
With them -
Or without them!
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leavin'
I'm gone!
Without You
MIMI
without you
the ground thaws
the rain falls
the grass grows
without you
the seeds root
the flowers bloom
the children play
the stars gleam
the poets dream
the eagles fly
without you
the earth turns
the sun burns
but i die
without you
without you
the breeze warms
the girl smiles
the cloud moves
without you
the tides change
the boys run
the oceans crash
the crowds roar
the days soar
the babies cry
without you
the moon glows
the river flows
but i die
without you
ROGER
the world revives
MIMI
colors renew
BOTH
but i know blue
only blue
lonely blue
within me, blue
without you
MIMI
without you
the hand gropes
the ear hears
the pulse beats
ROGER
without you
the eyes gaze
the the legs walk
the lungs breathe
BOTH
the mind churns
the heart yearns
the tears dry
without you
life goes on
but i'm gone
cause i die
ROGER
without you
MIMI
without you
ROGER
without you
BOTH
without you
I'll Cover You
Mark:
I'll meet you at the show
I'll try to convince Roger to go
(Mark exits)
Angel:
Live in my house
I'll be your shelter
Just pay me back
With one thousand kisses
Be my lover - I'll cover you
Collins:
Open your door
I'll be your tenant
Don't got much baggage
To lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there - I'll cover you
Both:
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are, my love,
On life - be my life
Just slip me on
I'll be your tenant
Wherever - whatever - I'll be your coat
Angel:
You'll be my king
And I'll be your castle
Collins:
No you'll be my queen
And I'll be your moat
Both:
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are, my love,
On life - all my life
I've longed to discover
Something as true as this is
Collins Angel:
So with a thousand
sweet kisses If you're cold
I'll cover you And you're lonely
With a thousand
sweet kisses
I'll cover you You've got one nickel only
With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
When you're worn
out and tired With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
When your heart has
expired
Both:
Oh lover I'll cover you
Oh lover I'll cover you
Take Me or Leave Me
Maureen:
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say,
"Baby's so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys - girls
I can't can't help it baby
So be kind
Don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage
Baby - let's have fun!
You are the one I choose
Folks'd kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, baby
So be mine
Or don't waste my time
Cryin' - "Honeybear - are you still my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way - can I be what I'm not
But hey - don't you want your girl hot!
Don't fight - don't lose your head
Cause every night - who's in your bed?
Who?
Who's in your bed, baby?
Kiss, Pookie.
Joanne:
It won't work.
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Baby what's my sin?
Never quit - I follow through
I hate mess - but I love you
What to do
With my impromptu baby
So be wise
This girl satisfies
You've got a prize
But don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
Take me for what I am
Maureen:
A control freak
Joanne:
Who I was meant to be
Maureen:
A snob - yet over-attentive
Joanne:
And if you give a damn
Maureen:
A lovable, droll geek
Joanne:
Take me baby or leave me
Maureen:
And anal retentive
Both:
That's it!
Joanne:
The straw that breaks my back
Both:
I quit
Joanne:
Unless you take it back
Both:
Women
Maureen:
What is it about them?
Both:
Can't live -
With them -
Or without them!
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leavin'
I'm gone!
Without You
MIMI
without you
the ground thaws
the rain falls
the grass grows
without you
the seeds root
the flowers bloom
the children play
the stars gleam
the poets dream
the eagles fly
without you
the earth turns
the sun burns
but i die
without you
without you
the breeze warms
the girl smiles
the cloud moves
without you
the tides change
the boys run
the oceans crash
the crowds roar
the days soar
the babies cry
without you
the moon glows
the river flows
but i die
without you
ROGER
the world revives
MIMI
colors renew
BOTH
but i know blue
only blue
lonely blue
within me, blue
without you
MIMI
without you
the hand gropes
the ear hears
the pulse beats
ROGER
without you
the eyes gaze
the the legs walk
the lungs breathe
BOTH
the mind churns
the heart yearns
the tears dry
without you
life goes on
but i'm gone
cause i die
ROGER
without you
MIMI
without you
ROGER
without you
BOTH
without you
I'll Cover You
Mark:
I'll meet you at the show
I'll try to convince Roger to go
(Mark exits)
Angel:
Live in my house
I'll be your shelter
Just pay me back
With one thousand kisses
Be my lover - I'll cover you
Collins:
Open your door
I'll be your tenant
Don't got much baggage
To lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there - I'll cover you
Both:
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are, my love,
On life - be my life
Just slip me on
I'll be your tenant
Wherever - whatever - I'll be your coat
Angel:
You'll be my king
And I'll be your castle
Collins:
No you'll be my queen
And I'll be your moat
Both:
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are, my love,
On life - all my life
I've longed to discover
Something as true as this is
Collins Angel:
So with a thousand
sweet kisses If you're cold
I'll cover you And you're lonely
With a thousand
sweet kisses
I'll cover you You've got one nickel only
With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
When you're worn
out and tired With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
When your heart has
expired
Both:
Oh lover I'll cover you
Oh lover I'll cover you