Tick Tick Boom - Why Lyrics

2001 Off-BroadwayTick, Tick... Boom! the Musical - Why LyricsMusic and lyrics written by Jonathan Larson. JONATHAN:When I was nine,Michael and IEntered a talent show down at the YNine A.M. went to rehearse by some stairsMike couldn't singBut I said, "No one cares"We sang "Yellow Bird" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite"Over and over and overTill we got it rightWhen we emerged from the YMCAThree o'clock sun had made the grass hayI thought,Hey, what a way to spend a dayHey, what a way to spend a dayI make a vow, right here and nowI'm gonna spend my time this wayWhen I was sixteen,Michael and IGot parts in "West Side"At White Plains HighThree o'clock went to rehearse in the gymMike played "Doc", who didn't singFine with himWe sang, "gotta rocket in your pocket"and "the Jets are gonna have their day - tonight"Over and over and overTill we got it rightWhen we emerged,Wiped out by that playNine o'clock, stars and moon lit the wayI thought,Hey, what a way to spend a dayHey, what a way to spend a dayI made a vowI wonder nowAm I cut out to spend my time this way?With only so much time to spendDon't wanna waste the time I'm given"Have it all, play the game" - some recommendI'm afraid, it just may be time to give inI'm twenty-nine,Michael and ILive on the west side of SoHo, N.Y.Nine A.M.I write a lyric or twoMike sings his song now on Mad AvenueI sing, "Come to your sensesDefenses are not the way to go"Over and over and overTill I got it rightWhen I emerge from B Minor or AFive o'clock, diner calls, "I'm on my way"I think,Hey, what a way to spend a dayHey, what a way to spend a dayI make a vow - right here and nowI'm gonna spend my time this wayI'm gonna spend my time this way Other Songs: Tick Tick Boom the Musical Songs LyricsTick Tick Boom Why Lyrics

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