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"So Happy (Prologue Act II)" is an evocative opening number from Stephen Sondheim's renowned musical "Into the Woods." This song serves as a bridge between the first and second acts, reflecting on the characters' journeys and the outcomes of their wishes. Through its intricate melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Sondheim delves into themes of happiness, fulfillment, and the unintended consequences of desires. The piece sets a contemplative tone for the unfolding narrative, highlighting the complexities of achieving true contentment and the moral lessons that arise from the characters' experiences.
(Once upon a time later)
I wish
(In that same far-off kingdom)
More than anything (lived a young princess)
More than life
(The lad Jack)
More than footmen
I wish
(And the baker with his family)
No, I miss
I wish
More than anything
More than the moon (there, there)
I wish to sponsor a festival
More than life
I miss
The time has come for a festival
More than riches
And a ball
I miss my kingdom up in the sky
More than anything
I wish we had more room
Another room
But despite some minor inconveniences
They were all quite content
I never thought I'd wed a prince
I never thought I'd find perfection
I never thought I could be so happy
Not an unhappy moment since
I didn't think we'd be this rich
Not a conceivable objection
I never thought we'd have a baby
I didn't know I could be so happy
I'm so happy
Happy now
Happy hence
Happy ever after
We're so happy, you're so happy
Just as long as you stay happy
We'll stay happy
Not one row
Pots of pence
With my cow
Little gurgles
Darling, I must go now
We should really sell it
Where's the cheesecloth?
Wishes may bring problems
Such that you regret them
Better that, though
Than to never to get them
I'm going to be a perfect wife
I'm going to be the perfect son
I'm going to be a perfect mother
I'm going to be a perfect father
I'm going to see that she is so happy
I never thought I'd love my life
I would have settled for another
Then to become a wife
And then to be set for life
Then to beget a child
That fortune smiled
I'm so hap-
Have you done this to our house?
Always thinking of yourself
Look at my garden
Destroyed!
Who could do such a thing?
Do you think it was a bear?
A bear? Bears are sweet
Besides, you ever see a bear with 40-foot feet?
Dragon?
No scorch marks
Usually they're linked
Manticore?
Imaginary
Griffin?
Extinct
Giant?
Possible
Very, very possible
More than possible
Their fears would prove to be well-founded
Into the woods
It's always when
You think at last
You're through, and then
Into the woods you go again
To take another journey
Into the woods
The weather's clear
We've been before
We've naught to fear
Into the woods, away from here
Into the woods to find a giant
Into the woods to Grandmother's house
Into the woods
The path is straight
No reason then to hesitate
Into the woods
It's not too late
It's just another journey
Into the woods
But not too long
The skies are strange
The winds are strong
Into the woods to see what's wrong
Into the woods
To slay the giant
Into the woods
To shield the child
To flee the winds
To find a future
To shield
To slay
To flee
To fly
To fix
To hide
To move
To battle
To see what the trouble is