"[ Male Chorus ] * Mud *" "* Sand *" " * Water * - [ Yells ]" "* Straw *" "* Faster *" " * Mud, and lift * - [ Groans ]" "* Sand, and pull *" "* Water, and raise up *" " * Straw *" " Faster !" "* With the sting of the whip *" " * On my shoulder *" " Aah !" "* With the salt of my sweat *" "* On my brow *" "* Elohim, God on high *" "* Can You hear Your people cry *" "* Help us now *" "* This dark hour *" "* Deliver us *" "* Hear our call Deliver us *" "* Lord of all remember us *" "* Here in this burning sand *" "* Deliver us *" "* There's a land You promised us *" "* Deliver us to the Promised Land *" "[ Men Shouting In Distance ]" "* Yal-di ha-tov veh ha-rach *" "* Al ti-ra veh al tif-cha-d *" "* My son I have nothing I can give *" "* But this chance that you may live *" "* I pray we'll meet again *" " * If He will deliver us * - [ Men ] * Deliver us *" " * Hear our prayer *" " Ohh !" " ** [ Woman Vocalizing ] - * Deliver us from despair These years of slavery *" "* Grow too cruel to stand *" "* Deliver us *" "* There's a land You promised us *" "* Deliver us *" "* Out of bondage *" "* And *" "* Deliver us *" "* To the Promised Land *" "* Hush now, my baby *" "* Be still, love Don't cry *" "* Sleep as you're rocked *" "* By the stream *" "* Sleep and remember *" "* My last lullaby *" "* So I'll be with you *" "* When you dream *" "* River, oh, river *" "* Flow gently for me *" "* Such precious cargo *" "* You bear *" "* Do you know somewhere *" "* He can live free *" "* River *" "* Deliver him there *" "** [ Mother Vocalizing ]" "[ Chittering ]" "[ Gasps ]" "** [ Chorus Vocalizing ]" "[ Gasps ]" "[ Birds Squawking ]" "[ Gasps ]" "[ Gasps ]" "[ Cooing ]" "* Brother *" "* You're safe now and safe may you stay *" "* For I have a prayer just for you *" "* Grow, baby brother *" " * Come back someday *" " Mmm." "* Come and deliver us too *" "Come, Rameses." "We will show Pharaoh your new baby brother-  [ Coos ]" " Moses." "[ Chorus ] * Deliver us *" "* Send a shepherd to shepherd us *" "* And deliver us *" "* To the Promised Land *" "* Deliver us *" "* To the Promised *" "* Land *" "[ Moses' Mother ] * Deliver us **" "[ Fast Hoofbeat Approaching ]" " Ha, ha !" " Faster, you beasts !" "You run like mules." " Hey, Rameses, how'd you like your face carved on a wall ?" " Someday, yes." "How about now ?" "[ Groans ]" "[ Grunts, Yells ] You almost killed me !" "Oh, come on." "Where's your sense of fun ?" " Oh, it's fun you want ?" " [ Horses Whinny ]" " Whoa !" " [ Horses Whinnying ]" "[ Rameses Laughs, Yelling ]" "Whoa !" "Aah !" "Ohh." "Moses ?" "Whoa !" "[ Laughing ]" "Whoa !" "[ Continues Laughing ]" "[ Men ] Whoa !" "Come on, you." "Whoa !" "Come on, Moses." "Admit it." "You've always looked up to me." "Yes, but it's not much of a view." "[ Laughs ] Hyah !" "Whoo !" " [ Horses Whinny ]" " Hey !" "[ Rameses ] Second born, second place." "Not for long." "[ Both Whooping ]" "[ All Chanting ]" "Whoa !" " Whoa !" " Aah !" "Aaah !" "[ Rameses ] You don't think we'll get in trouble for this, do you ?" "[ Moses ] No, not a chance." "Why do the gods torment me... with such reckless, destructive," " blasphemous sons ?" " Father, hear what I" "Be still !" "Pharaoh speaks." "I seek to build an empire, and your only thought is to amuse yourselves... by tearing it down." "Have I taught you nothing ?" "You mustn't be so hard on yourself, Your Majesty." "You're an excellent teacher." "It's not your fault your sons learned nothing." " They learned blasphemy." " True." "Father, the fault is mine." "I goaded Rameses on, and so I am responsible." "Hmm." "Responsible." "Do you know the meaning of that word, Rameses ?" "I understand, Father." "And do you understand the task for which your birth has destined you ?" "The ancient traditions." "When I pass into the next world, then you will be the morning and evening star." "One damaged temple does not destroy centuries of tradition." "But one weak link can break the chain... of a mighty dynasty !" "[ Disgusted Sigh ]" "You have my leave to go." "Father." "Father ?" "You know it was really my fault." "Must you be so hard on him ?" "Moses, you will never have to carry a burden... like the crown I will pass to Rameses." "He must not allow himself to be led astray, not even by you, my son." "All he cares about is-- is your approval." "I know he will live up to your expectations." "He only needs the opportunity." "Maybe." "Maybe so." "Go now." "I shall see you both tonight." "** [ Whistling ]" " Well, that went well." " [ Rameses ] Just go away." "Could have been worse." ""The weak link in the chain." That's what he called me." "Well, you are rather pathetic." "Irresponsible, ignorant of the traditions." "He practically accused me of bringing down the dynasty." "Yeah, I can see it now." "There go the pyramids !" " [ Chuckling ]" " You can laugh about it." "Statues cracking and toppling over." "The Nile drying up." "Single-handedly, you will manage to bring the greatest kingdom on Earth to ruin." "Tell me this, Moses." "Why is it that every time you start something," "I'm the one who ends up in trouble ?" " [ Loud Splash ]" " Ah, man !" "Oh." " Ah, it's Rameses." "You're in trouble." " Get down here !" " I think you owe us an apology." " Oh, my new thing !" " I am so upset !" " You might as well." " You'll pay for this." " We're gonna tell the Pharaoh !" " Hmm." " [ Both Chattering, Exclaiming ]" " Oh, look at me." "I'm drenched again." " Hey." "I figured it out." " You know what your problem is, Rameses ?" " What ?" " You care too much." " And your problem is, you don't care at all." "Oh, in that case, I suppose you care a lot more than I do... that we're late for the banquet, for example." "[ Panting ] I'm done for." " Father will kill me." " Don't worry." "Nobody will even notice us coming in." "[ Crowd Cheering ]" ""Nobody will even notice."" "[ Laughs, Groans ]" "Ah, the young princes." "Rameses, you were just named prince regent." "You are now responsible for overseeing all the temples." "I suggest you get over there... and thank your father." " [ Cheering Continues ]" " Apparently, Moses, someone thought he... just needed the opportunity." " [ Cheering Continues ]" " My lord Pharaoh." "I propose that the high priests offer tribute... to their new regent." "[ Pharaoh ] An excellent idea." "Hotep !" "Huy !" " Huy." " Hmm ?" " The Midian girl." " That's a good idea !" "Go get her." "By the power of Ra, we present for your delectation and delight... an exotic apparition stolen from a faraway land." "[ Crowd Gasps ]" "[ Angry Grunt ]" " [ Applause ] - [ Moses Gasps ]" " We offer you this delicate desert flower." " [ Camel Grunts ]" " [ Screams ] - [ Crowd Chuckling ]" "[ Grunting ]" "Let us inspect this... desert flower." " [ Crowd Gasping, Laughing ]" " More like a desert cobra." "[ Laughing ] Not much of a snake charmer, are you ?" "That's why I give her to you." " No, that's generous, but" " I won't be given to anyone." "Especially an arrogant, pampered palace brat !" "[ Chuckling ] Are you going to let her talk to you like that ?" "You will show the proper respect for a prince of Egypt." "But I am showing you all the respect you deserve-- none !" " [ Gasping ]" " No." "Wait !" " Be still." " Untie this rope !" " I demand you set me free !" " Be still." " Let go !" " As you wish." "Aah !" "Ohh !" "[ Crowd Laughing ]" "[ Laughing ] You there !" "Have her dried off... and sent to Prince Moses' chambers." "If it pleases you, Father, my first act as regent... is to appoint Moses... as royal chief... architect." "[ Crowd Cheering ]" "[ Mutters ] Well" "[ Clears Throat ] Right." "[ Inhales ]" " [ Gasps ] - [ Muffled Speaking ]" "[ Muffled Whining ]" "[ Gasps ]" "[ Camel Groaning ]" "Shh." "Come on." "Guards." "[ Both ] Prince Moses." "Uh... there's a-a man tied up in my room." " Well, look into it." " [ Both ] Right away, sire." "[ Chuckles ]" "[ Midian Girl ] Please, I need water." " I have a long journey ahead of me." " May God protect you." "Thank you." "Hut-hut." " [ Clattering ]" " Oh." "Oh, I'm sorry." "I'm so sorry." "I" " Oh, please forgive me." "I-- - [ Chuckles ]" "I didn't expect to see... you... here, of all places, at-at-at our door." " Mmm, at last !" " [ Chuckles ] At last ?" "Didn't I tell you, Aaron ?" "I knew he would return to us when he was ready." "Miriam, do you want us flogged ?" "I knew you cared about our freedom." " Miriam !" " Freedom ?" "Why would I care about that ?" "Because you're-- well, you're our brother." " What ?" " Be" "[ Sighs ]" " They never told you ?" " Who never told me what ?" "But you're here." "You must know." " Be careful, slave !" " Oh, my good prince." "Um, she's-she's exhausted from the day's work." "Uh, not that it was too much." "We" " We quite enjoyed it." "But-But she's confused and knows not to whom she speaks." "I know to whom I speak, Aaron." "I know who you are." " You are not a prince of Egypt." " Miriam." " What did you say ?" " Your Highness, pay her no heed." "C-Come, Miriam." "May I discuss something with you ?" "No, Aaron." "No !" "Please, Moses, you must believe !" " That's enough." " You were born of my mother, Yocheved." " Stop it." " You are our brother !" "Now you go too far." "You shall be punished." "No !" "Please, uh, Your Highness." "She's ill." "She's very ill." "We beg your forgiveness." " Please, Miriam, let us go." " No, Aaron." "Our mother set you adrift in a basket to save your life !" "Save my life ?" "From who ?" "Ask the man that you call "Father."" " How dare you ?" " God saved you to be our deliverer." " Enough of this." " And you are, Moses." "You are the deliverer." " I said, enough !" " [ Moans ]" "You will regret this night." "[ Groans, Pants ]" "* Hush now, my baby *" "* Be still, love Don't cry *" "* Sleep as you're rocked *" "* By the stream *" "* Sleep and remember *" "* My last lullaby *" "* So I'll be with you *" "* When you dream **" "[ Moses ] * Gleaming in the moonlight * [ Panting ]" "* Cool and clean and all I've ever known *" "* All I ever wanted *" "* Sweet perfumes of incense *" "* And graceful rooms of alabaster stone *" "* All I ever wanted *" "* This is my home *" "* With my father mother, brother *" "* Oh, so noble Oh, so strong *" "* Now I am home *" "* Here among my trappings and belongings *" "* I belong *" " * And if anybody doubts it * - [ Whimpering ]" "* They couldn't be more wrong *" "* I am a sovereign prince of Egypt *" "* A son of the proud history that's shown *" "* Etched on every wall *" "* Surely this is all I ever wanted *" "* All I ever wanted *" "* All I ever *" "* Wanted **" "[ Breathing Deeply ]" " [ Screaming ] - [ Gasps ]" "[ Baby Crying ]" "The Hebrews grew too numerous." "They might have risen against us." "Father, tell me you didn't do this." "Moses, sometimes, for the greater good," "sacrifices must be made." "[ Panting ]" "Sacrifices ?" "Oh, my son." "They were only slaves." "Moses ?" "Is this where you found me ?" "Moses, please try to understand." "So" " So everything I thought, everything I am, is a lie." "No." "You are our son, and we love you." "Why did you choose me ?" "We didn't, Moses." "The gods did." "* This is your home my son *" "* Here the river brought you *" "* And it's here the river meant *" "* To be your home *" "* Now you know the truth, love *" "* Now forget and be content *" "* When the gods send you a blessing *" "* You don't ask why it was sent **" "[ Sighs ]" "Last night, the gods granted me a vision." "I'm not merely going to restore this temple, I will make it more grand, more splendid than any other one in Egypt." "[ Grunts, Moaning ]" "[ All Groaning ]" "[ Grunts ] Aah." " Get up !" " Aah !" "[ Sighs ]" "Moses !" "Look." "Fate has turned our little misadventure into a great opportunity." " [ Guard ] Get up, old man !" " Father will be so pleased" "Put your back into it !" "Faster !" "[ Rameses ] This is just the beginning." "A gateway will open to an entire new city of white limestone, more dazzling than the sun." " And here, a statue of Hapi." " [ Whip Cracks ]" "I said, hurry !" " ...two great column halls." " [ Miriam ] Stop it !" " Somebody's got to stop this !" " There's nothing we can do." "[ Man Screaming ]" "[ Quietly ] Stop it." " [ Louder ] Stop." "Stop it !" " [ Whip Cracks ]" " Leave that man alone !" " Moses !" "Out of my way." "Out of my way." "Move !" "Who did this ?" "[ Man ] Up there !" "It's him." "Up there." "[ Panting ]" "[ All Gasping ]" "Moses !" "Moses, what's going on ?" "Moses !" "Moses !" " Moses !" " Let me go !" " No, wait." " You saw what happened." "I just killed a man." "We can take care of that." "I will make it so it never happened." "Nothing you can say can change what I've done." "I am Egypt, the morning and the evening star." "If I say day is night, it will be written, and you will be what I say you are." "I say you are innocent." "What you say does not matter." "You don't understand." "I can't stay here any longer." " Moses !" " No !" "All I've ever known to be true is a lie." "[ Panting ]" "I'm not who you think I am." "What are you talking about ?" "Go ask the man I once called "Father."" "[ Sighs ]" "Moses ?" "Please." "Good-bye, brother." "Moses !" "Moses !" "[ Grunts ] No." "[ Grunts ] Aah !" "[ Frustrated Grunt ]" "[ Wind Howling ]" "[ Coughs ] Hey, wait." "Please." "[ Sheep Bleating ]" " [ Head Hits Rock ]" " Ohh !" " [ Screaming ] - [ Girl ] What are you doing ?" " Help !" " Let our sheep drink !" "Leave us alone !" "Get away !" " [ Children Yelling, Screaming ]" " Stop it !" "My father's the high priest of Midian." "You're going to be in big trouble." " Aah !" " [ Moses ] Hey, you." "Aren't these your camels ?" " Hut-hut !" " No, no !" "No, no !" " Wait !" " Wait, stop !" "[ Groaning ]" "Whoa !" "[ Water Splashes ]" "[ All Grunting ]" "What are you girls doing ?" "We're trying to get the funny man out of the well." "Trying to get the funny man out of the well." " Well, that's one I've never heard before." " [ Moses Yells ]" "[ Gasps ] Oh, my." "Oh, uh, don't worry down there !" "Uh, we'll get you out." "Hold on !" "[ Grunting ]" "You." "Huh ?" "[ Nervous Chuckling ]" " Ohh !" " [ Water Splashes ]" "Mm-hmm." "That's why Papa says she'll never get married." "You don't have to do this." "Ladies, please, I'm really" " I'm really quite" "No, not there, please." "[ Laughs ]" "That tickles." "Ladies, you've cleaned every inch of me." " Whoa, I" " I was wrong." " [ Children Laughing ]" "Let me through." "Let me through." "I want to see him." "Ah !" "You are most welcome." "You should not be a stranger in this land." "You have been sent as a blessing." "Tonight, you shall be my honored guest." "[ Coughs ]" " [ Laughing ] - [ Chuckles ]" "My father, Jethro, High Priest of Midian." "[ Chattering ]" "[ Giggling ]" "Psst." "Sit with me." "Um, all right." "Psst." "Not yet." " Oh, sorry." " [ Jethro ] My children, let us give thanks for this bountiful food." "And let us also give thanks for the presence... of this brave, young man whom we honor here tonight." " [ Chattering, Applauding ]" " Please, sir, I wish you wouldn't." "I've done nothing in my life worth honoring." "First, you rescue Tzipporah from Egypt," " then you defend my younger daughters from brigands." " [ Giggling ]" "You think that is nothing ?" "It seems you do not know what is worthy of honor." "* A single thread in a tapestry *" "* Though its color brightly shine *" "* Can never see its purpose *" "* In a pattern of the grand design *" "* And the stone that sits on the very top *" "* Of the mountain's mighty face *" "* Does it think it's more important *" "* Than the stones that form the base *" "* So how can you see what your life is worth *" "* Or where your value lies *" "* You can never see through the eyes of man *" "* You must look at your life *" "* Look at your life through heaven's eyes *" "[ Crowd ] * La-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la *" "* La, la-la-la-la-la-la *" "* La-la-la-la-la-la *" " * Lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-la *" " Dance with me." "No, I don't know how." "** [ Singing Continues ]" "** [ Continues ]" "[ Jethro ] * A lake of gold in the desert sand *" "* Is less than a cool, fresh spring *" "* And to one lost sheep a shepherd boy *" "* Is greater than the richest king *" "* If a man lose everything he owns *" "* Has he truly lost his worth *" "* Or is it the beginning *" " * Of a new and brighter birth * - [ Bleating ]" "* So how do you measure the worth of a man *" "* In wealth or strength or size *" "* In how much he gained or how much he gave *" "* The answer will come *" "* The answer will come to him who tries *" "* To look at his life through heaven's eyes *" "* And that's why we share all we have with you *" "* Though there's little to be found *" "* When all you've got is nothing *" "* There's a lot to go around *" "* No life can escape being blown about *" "* By the winds of change and chance *" " * And though you never know all the steps *" " Dance with me." " No, I" " No." "No !" " * You must learn to join the dance *" "* You must learn to join the dance *" "[ Crowd ] * La-la-la Lee-lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai *" "* Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai Lai-lai-lai-lai-lai *" "* So how do you judge what a man is worth *" "* By what he builds or buys *" "* You can never see with your eyes on earth *" "* Look through heaven's eyes *" "* Look at your life *" "* Look at your life *" "* Look at your life through heaven's *" "* Eyes **" "** [ Drumming ]" "I love you." "[ Bleating ]" "[ Inhales Deeply ]" "Ahh !" "It's too early for this." "[ Whispering Voice ] Moses." "Moses." "Moses." "Moses." "Here I am." "[ Voice ] Take the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy ground." "[ Rolling Sounds ]" "Who are you ?" "[ Echoing ] I am that I am." "I don't understand." "I am the God of your ancestors," "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob." "[ Miriam's Voice ] You were born of my mother, Yocheved." "You are our brother." "What do You want with me ?" "I have seen the oppression of My people in Egypt... and have heard their cry." " [ Man Screams ] - [ Moses ] Stop it !" "Leave that man alone !" "[ God ] So I have come down to deliver them out of slavery... and bring them to a good land, a land flowing with milk and honey." "And so, unto Pharaoh," "I shall send... you." "Me ?" "Wh-Who am I to lead these people ?" "They'll never believe me." "They won't even listen." "I shall teach you what to say." "[ Moses' Voice ] Let my people go !" "But I was their enemy." "I was the prince of Egypt, the son of the man who slaughtered their children." "You've" " You've chosen the wrong messenger." "H-How can I even speak to these people ?" "Who made man's mouth ?" "Who made the deaf, the mute, the seeing or the blind ?" "Did not I ?" "Now go !" "[ Panting ]" "Oh, Moses," "I shall be with you when you go to the king of Egypt." "But Pharaoh will not listen." "So I will stretch out My hand... and smite Egypt... with all My wonders." "Take the staff in your hand, Moses." "With it, you shall do My wonders." "I shall be with you, Moses." " [ Panting ]" " Moses." "[ Whispering ] Moses." "[ Bleating ]" "[ No Audible Dialog ]" "But, Moses, you are just one man." "Tzipporah, please." "Look at your family." "[ Chattering ]" "They are free." "They have a future." "They have hopes and dreams... and the promise of a life with dignity." "That is what I want for my people." "And that is why I must do the task... that God has given me." "I'm coming with you." "[ All Grunting ]" "** [ Native Instruments ]" "** [ Stops ]" "Rameses." "Moses ?" "Is it really ?" "[ Chuckling ] Moses !" " Rameses !" " Where have you been ?" "I took you for dead." "[ Both Laughing ]" "Look at you !" "Pharaoh." "Well, look at you." "What on earth are you dressed as ?" "Oh, Rameses, it's so good to see you." "[ Hotep ] Excuse me, Your Majesty." "We are compelled to remind you this man committed a serious crime against the gods." "We are loathe to bring it up, mind you." "The law clearly states the punishment for such a crime" " Death !" " We hesitate to say it." "Be still." "Pharaoh speaks." "I am the morning and the evening star." "Rameses." " lt shall be as I say." " [ Sighs ]" "I pardon forever all crimes of which he stands accused... and will have it known that he is... our brother Moses, the prince of Egypt." "[ Crowd Gasping, Murmuring ]" "Rameses, in my heart, you are my brother," "but things cannot be as they were." "I see no reason why not." "You know I am a Hebrew, and the God of the Hebrews came to me." "What ?" "He commands that you let His people go." "[ Crowd Murmuring ]" "Commands ?" "Behold... the power of God." "[ Hissing ]" "Well, uh, impressive." "Hmm." "Very well, Moses." "I'll play along." "[ Chuckles ] Hotep." "Huy." "Give this snake charmer our answer." "[ Rumbling ]" "[ Both ] By the power of Ra." "Mut." "Nut." " Khnum." " Ptah." " Nephthys." " [ Huy ] Nekhbet." " Sobek." " Sekhmet." "Sokar." "Selket." "Reshpu." " Wadjet." " Anubis." " Anukis." " Seshmu." " Meshkent." " Hemsut." " Tefnut." " Heket." " Mafdet." " Ra, Mut, Nut, Ptah." "Hemsut, Tefnut, Sokar, Selket." "Seshmu, Reshpu, Sobek, Wadjet." "Heket, Mafdet, Nephthys, Nekhbet, Ra !" "* So you think you've got friends *" "* In high places *" "* With the power to put us on the run *" "* Well, forgive us these smiles *" "* On our faces *" "* You'll know what power is when we are done *" "[ Both ] Son." "* You're playing with the big boys now *" " * Playing with the big boys now *" " Oh, that's pretty." " * Every spell and gesture * - * Tells you who's the best *" "[ Both ] * You're playing with the big boys now *" "* You're playing with the big boys now *" " * You're playing with the big boys now * - [ Chanting ]" "* Stop this foolish mission *" "* Watch a true magician *" "* Give an exhibition how *" "[ Huy ] * Pick up your silly twig, boy *" "* You're playing with the big boys now *" " Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha !" " [ Priests ] * By the power of Ra *" "* Mut, Nut *" "* Khnum, Ptah *" "* Sobek, Sekhmet Sokar, Selket *" "* Anubis, Anukis, Hemsut Tefnut, Meshkent, Mafdet *" "* You're playing with the big boys now *" "* You're playing with the big boys now *" "* By the might of Horus you will kneel before us *" "* Kneel to our splendorous power *" " * You put up a front * - * You put up a fight *" "* And just to show we feel no spite *" "* You can be our acolyte *" " * But first, boy it's time to bow * - [ Priests ] * Kowtow *" "* Or it's your own grave you'll dig, boy *" "* You're playing with the big boys *" "* Playing with the big boys Playing with the big boys *" "* Playing with the big boys Playing with the big boys *" "* Playing with the big boys now **" " [ Crowd Cheering ]" " They love it." "[ Shouting, Cheering ]" "[ Chuckling ] All right, Moses." "I know you." "What's this really about ?" "Rameses, look." "What do you see ?" "A greater Egypt than that of my father." "That is not what I see." "[ Chuckles ] Moses, I cannot change what you see." "I have to maintain the ancient traditions." "I bear the weight of my father's crown." "Do you still not understand what Seti was ?" "He was a great leader." "His hands bore the blood of thousands of children." "Hmph." "Slaves." "My people." "And I can no longer hide in the desert while they suffer... at your hands." "So... you have returned... only to free them." "I'm sorry." "Yes." "I had hoped... that" "I do not know this God." "Neither will I let your people go." "Rameses, please, you must listen" "I will not be the weak link !" "Tell your people as of today... their workload has been doubled, thanks to your God." "Or is it thanks... to you ?" "[ Sighs ] lt's Moses." "[ Groans ]" "Moses !" "Ohh." "So, Moses, how does it feel when you get struck to the ground ?" "I didn't mean to cause you more pain." "I'm just trying to do as God told me." "God ?" "When did God start caring about any of us ?" "In fact, Moses, when did you start caring about slaves ?" "Was it when you found out that you were one of us ?" "Don't listen to him." "No, he's-- he's right." "I did not see because I did not wish to see." "Oh, you didn't see because you didn't wish to see." "Ah !" "Well, that makes everything fine then, doesn't it ?" " Aaron !" " [ Gasps ]" "You shame yourself." "Miriam." "I'm so sorry." "Moses, hear what I say." "I have been a slave... all my life," "and God has never answered my prayers until now." "God saved you from the river," "He saved you in all your wanderings, and even now He saves you from the wrath of Pharaoh." "God will not abandon you, so don't you abandon us." "Miriam." "Where are you going ?" "M-Miriam." "The ball disappears." "Where is it ?" "In his hand." "[ All Laughing ]" "Rameses !" "Let my people go !" "[ Laughs ]" "Still gnawing away at that bone, are we ?" "Carry on." "You cannot keep ignoring us." "Enough !" "I will hear no more of this Hebrew nonsense." "Bring him to me." " Moses !" " No !" "[ God ] Take the staff in your hand, Moses." "Father." " lt's" " Blood !" "[ Guard ] Blood !" "Oh, blood !" "[ Shouting, Screaming ]" "Hotep !" "Huy !" "Explain this to me !" " Ah !" " Rest assured, Your Majesty" "Uh, yes, we were going to demonstrate the superior might... of our gods." "Uh-- [ Clears Throat ]" "By the power of Ra !" "[ Chuckles ]" "[ Laughs ]" "Abandon this futile mission, Moses." "I've indulged you long enough." "This must now be finished." "No, Rameses." "It is only beginning." "But, Moses, d-didn't you see what happened ?" "The priests did the same thing." "Pharaoh still has the power over our lives." "Yes, Aaron, it's true." "Pharaoh has the power." "He can take away your food, your home, your freedom." "He can take away your sons and daughters." "With one word," "Pharaoh can take away your very lives." "But there is one thing he cannot take away from you:" "your faith." "Believe, for we will see God's wonders." "[ Chorus In Whisper ] * Thus saith the Lord *" "* Since you refuse to free my people *" " * Since you refuse to free my people * - * Since you refuse *" "* All through the land of Egypt *" "[ Growing Louder ] * I send a pestilence, a plague *" " * Into your house, into your bed * - [ Woman Gasping ]" " * Into your streams Into your streets *" " Hmm." "* Into your drink Into your bread *" " * Upon your cattle, on your sheep * - [ Lowing ]" "* Upon your oxen in your field *" " * Into your dreams, into your sleep * - [ Gasping ]" "* Until you break Until you yield *" " [ Guards Screaming ] - * I send the swarm *" "* I send the horde Thus saith the Lord *" "[ Moses ] * Once I called you brother *" "* Once I thought the chance to make you laugh *" " [ Thunder Crashing ] - * Was all I ever wanted *" "[ Chorus ] * I send the thunder from the sky *" "* I send the fire raining down *" "[ Moses ] * And even now I wish that God had chose another *" "* Serving as your foe on His behalf *" "* Is the last thing *" " * That I wanted * - [ Chorus ] * I send a hail of burning ice *" "* On every field On every town *" "[ Moses ] * This was my home *" "* All this pain and devastation how it tortures me inside *" "* All the innocent who suffer *" "* From your stubbornness *" " * And pride * - [ Chorus ] * I send the locusts on the wind *" "* Such as the world has never seen *" "* On every leaf On every stalk *" "* Until there's nothing left of green *" "* I send my scourge I send my sword *" "* Thus saith the Lord *" "[ Moses ] * You who I called brother *" "* Why must you call down another blow *" "[ Chorus ] * I send my scourge I send my sword *" " [ Moses ] * Let my people go * - [ Chorus ] * Thus saith the Lord *" "[ Moses, Chorus ] * Thus saith the Lord *" "[ Rameses ] * You who I called brother *" "* How could you have come to hate me so *" "* Is this what you wanted *" "[ Chorus ] * I sent the swarm I sent the horde *" "[ Rameses ] * Then let my heart be hardened *" "* And never mind how high the cost may grow *" "* This will still be so *" "* I will never let *" "* Your people go *" "[ Chorus ] * Thus saith the Lord *" "[ Moses ] * Thus saith the Lord *" " [ Rameses ] * I will not let * - [ Moses ] * Let *" " * Your people * - * My people *" " * Go ** - * Go **" "Rameses ?" "Rameses ?" "[ Rameses ] Oh." "Let me guess." "You want me to... let your people go." "I hoped I would find you here." " Get out !" " [ Cup Shatters ]" "Rameses, we must bring this to an end." "Rameses, please, talk to me." "We could always talk here." "[ Sighs ]" "This place." "So many memories." "I remember the time you... switched the heads of the gods of the temple of Ra." "[ Sighs ]" "If I recall correctly, you were there switching heads right along with me." "No, it was you." "I didn't do that." "Oh, yes, you did." "You put the hippo on the crocodile, and the crocodile" " On the falcon." " Yes !" "The priest thought it was a horrible omen and fasted for two months." "Father was furious." "You were always getting me into trouble." "But then" "[ Chuckles ] you were always there to... get me out of trouble again." "Why can't things be the way they were before ?" "Father." "It's so dark." "I'm frightened." "Why is he here ?" "Isn't that the man who did all this ?" "Yes." "But one must wonder... why." "Because no kingdom should be made on the backs of slaves." "Rameses, your stubbornness is bringing this misery upon Egypt." "It would cease if only you would let the Hebrews go." "I will not be dictated to." "I will not be threatened." "I am the morning and the evening star." "I am Pharaoh." "Something else is coming." "Something much worse than anything before." "Please, let go of your contempt for life... before it destroys everything you hold dear." "Think of your son !" "I do." "You Hebrews have been nothing but trouble." "My father had the right idea about how to deal with your people." " Rameses " " And I think it's time I finished the job." " Rameses !" " And there shall be a great cry in all of Egypt... such as never has been or ever will be again !" "Rameses, you bring this upon yourself." "[ Moses ] God has come to me again, saying," ""Take a lamb... and with its blood... mark the lintel and posts of every door," "for tonight..." "I shall pass through the land of Egypt... and smite all the firstborn." "But when I see the blood upon your door..." "I will pass over you," "and the plague shall not enter."" "[ Door Rattling ]" "[ Breath Escaping ]" "[ Breath Escaping ]" "[ Breath Escaping ]" "[ Pottery Shatters ]" "[ Breaths Escaping ]" "[ Wailing, Murmuring ]" "You and your people... have my permission to go." "Leave me !" "* Many nights we've prayed *" "* With no proof *" "* Anyone could hear *" "* In our hearts a hopeful song *" "* We barely understood *" "* Now we are not afraid *" "* Although we know there's much to fear *" "* We were moving mountains *" "* Long before we knew we could *" "* There can be miracles *" "* When you believe *" "* Though hope is frail * * lt's hard to kill *" "* Who knows what miracles *" "* You can achieve *" "* When you believe *" "* Somehow you will *" "* You will when you *" "* Believe *" "* In this time of fear *" "* When prayers so often proved in vain *" "* Hope seemed like the summer birds *" "* Too swiftly flown away *" " * Yet now I'm standing here * - * Now I'm standing here *" "* With heart so full I can't explain *" "[ Both ] * Seeking faith and speaking words *" "* I never thought I'd say *" "* There can be miracles *" " * When you believe * - * When you believe *" "* Though hope is frail *" " * lt's hard to kill * - * lt's hard to kill *" "* Who knows what miracles *" " * You can achieve * - * You can achieve *" "* When you believe *" "* Somehow you will *" "* You will when you believe *" "[ Child ] * A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai *" "* Ki ga-oh ga-ah *" "* A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai *" "* Ki ga-oh ga-ah *" "* Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-elim Adonai *" " * Mi-ka-mo-cha * - [ Sheep Bleating ]" "* Ne-dar ba-ko-desh *" "[ Children Joining In ] * Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha *" "* Am zu ga-al-ta *" "* Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha *" " [ Children Cheering, Laughing ] - * Am zu ga-al-ta *" "* A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra A-shi-ra *" "[ Tempo Accelerates ] * A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai ki ga-oh ga-ah *" "* A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai ki ga-oh ga-ah *" "* Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-elim Adonai *" "* Mi-ka-mo-cha ne-dar ba-ko-desh *" "* Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta *" "* Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta *" "* A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra *" "* A-shi-ra *" "[ Chorus ] * There can be miracles *" "* When you believe *" "* Though hope is frail *" " * lt's hard to kill * - [ Miriam ] * lt's hard to kill *" "* Who knows what miracles *" " * You can achieve * - [ Miriam ] * You can achieve *" "* When you believe *" "* Somehow you will *" "* Now you will *" "* You will when you *" " * Believe * - * When you believe *" " [ Miriam ] * You will when you * - [ Tzipporah ] * You will *" "[ Miriam, Tzipporah ] * Believe **" "** [ Horn Blowing ]" "[ Whinnying ]" "[ Hebrews Murmuring, Gasping ]" "[ Soldiers Shouting ]" "[ Gasping, Screaming ]" "[ God ] With this staff, you shall do..." "My wonders !" "[ Gasping, Murmuring ]" "Leave it !" "[ Gasps ]" "[ Sheep Bleats ]" "[ Groans ]" "Yeah, me too." "Eeee-yaaaaah !" "[ Soldiers Shouting ]" "[ Shouting ]" "Don't just stand there !" "Kill them !" " [ Shouting Continues ]" " Kill them all !" " The soldiers !" "They're coming !" " [ Screaming, Shouting ]" "[ Aaron ] Moses !" "Moses !" " Hurry !" "Hurry !" "I got you." " [ Man ] Look !" "The shore !" " [ Shouting Continues ] - [ Gasps ]" "No !" "Thank you." "Moses !" "Moses !" "[ Sighs ]" "Good-bye, brother." "[ Chorus ] * A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai *" "* Ki ga-oh ga-ah *" "* A-shi-ra I'A-don-ai *" "* Ki ga-oh ga-ah *" " ** [ Continues ]" " Look." "Look at your people, Moses." "[ Laughing ]" "They are free." "* Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha *" "* Am zu ga-al-ta *" "* A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra *" "* A-shi-ra **" "[ Yocheved ] * Deliver us **" "* Many nights we prayed *" "* With no proof anyone could hear *" "* In our hearts a hopeful song *" "* We barely understood *" "* Now we are not afraid *" "* Although we know there's much to fear *" "* We were moving mountains *" "* Long before we knew we could *" "* Ohhh-ohh, yes *" "* There can be miracles *" "* When you believe *" "* Though hope is frail * * lt's hard to kill *" "* Who knows what miracles *" "* You can achieve *" "* When you believe *" "* Somehow you will *" "* You will when you *" "* Believe *" " * Mmmm * - * Oooh, yeah *" "* In this time of fear *" "* When prayer so often proves in vain *" "* Hope seems like the summer birds *" "* Too swiftly flown away *" "* Yet now I'm standing here *" "* My heart's so full I can't explain *" "* Seeking faith and speaking words *" "* I never thought I'd say *" "* There can be miracles *" " * When you believe * - * When you believe *" "* Though hope is frail * * lt's hard to kill, mmm *" "* Who knows what miracles *" " * You can achieve * - * You can achieve *" "* When you believe *" "* Somehow you will *" "* You will when you *" "* Believe *" "* They don't always happen *" "* When you ask *" "* Ah *" "* And it's easy to give in *" "* To your fears *" " * Oooh * - * Ohhh *" "* But when you're blinded by your pain *" "* Can't see the way to get through the rain *" " * Hold still * - * Reveal your voice *" "* Says help is very near Ohhh *" " [ Chorus ] * There can be miracles * - * Miracles *" " * When you believe * - * Ohh, when you believe, hey-ey-ey *" " * Though hope is frail * - * Hope is frail *" " * lt's hard to kill * - * Hard to kill, oh, yeah *" "* Who knows what miracles *" " * You can achieve * - * You can achieve *" " * When you believe * - * Oooh-ooh-ooooh *" " * Somehow you will * - * Somehow, somehow, somehow *" " * And now you will * - * Now, now, now, ohhh-ohh-ohh *" "* You will when you *" " * When you believe * - * Ohhh-ohh-ohh *" "* Ooooh, you will *" "* You will when you *" "* Believe *" " * Just believe * - * You will *" " * Ohhh-ohh-ohh * - * You will *" "* And honey, honey, honey *" " * Just believe * - * You will when you *" "* Believe **" "* When I lost faith, you believed in me *" "* When I stumbled, you were right there *" "* For every act of love you've done I owe you one *" "* There were hard times *" " * I know I survived *" "* Just because you stayed by my side *" "* With all I have * * With all I am *" "* I promise you all my life *" "* Whenever the road is too long *" "* Whenever the wind is too strong *" "* Wherever this journey may lead to *" "* I will be there *" "* Whenever the road is too long *" "* Whenever the wind is too strong *" "* Wherever this journey may lead to *" "* I will be there for you * ** oh yes * * I will be there for you *" "* I'll always be there *"