The Phantom of the Opera!

I took my sister in-law to see the Phantom of the Opera for her birthday and we had a wonderful time together! The Phantom of the Opera is one of my all time favorite musicals ever! The songs are just so beautiful and get to me every time. The story is so incredible and if you have never seen it, see it! I have very special memories involving this play, my parents took us to see this Broadway performance in San Francisco for the first time when I was young and I fell in love with it. I'll never forget walking down the streets of San Francisco, with my family, all dressed up! I have been to several Phantom performances since and love it more each time. My sis in-law loves it too and I'm so glad we were able to go together for a girls night out. Wonderful Uncle Jake watched all of her kids, and ours for the night. He did great with 3 boys, Abby (2) and baby Caleb, and they had a blast at our house together. My favorite three songs of the musical are: "All I ask of you" (of course!), "Think of Me," and "Wishing you were somehow here again" (which makes me cry). I can't wait to take my kids to this when they get older! Jake and I are going again next weekend because he wants to see it. ( In a frightened singing voice) "He's there, the Phantom of the Opera!!"

(All I ask of You) 

RAOUL
No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
my words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you...

CHRISTINE
Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime...
Say you need me with you now and always...
Promise me that all you say is true
that's all I ask of you

RAOUL
Let me be your shelter
let me be your light
You're safe, No one will find you
your fears are far behind you...

CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night
and you, always beside me, to hold me and to hide me...

RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me
one love, one lifetime
let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you here, beside you...
anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine, that's all I ask of you...

CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime...
say the word and I will follow you...
(right) BOTH:
Share each day with me,
each night, each morning...
(right) CHRISTINE
Say you love me...

RAOUL
You know I do...

BOTH
Love me - that's all I ask of you
Anywhere you go let me go too
Love me - that's all I ask of you...