My Story

Lyrics

[THE PHANTOM (to BROOKE, as Esmerelda)] My story is a sad one Tragic, one might say It begins long ago, when I, like you Was cast in a scary play The play was to be on this very stage I was to lead a first-rate cast It should have been the best night of my life! Instead, it would be the last! For my trapdoor was left ajar And in the dark, I stepped too far And I plunged down a deep and narrow hole I became a real phantom, but never wanted To make this place seem haunted Just my chance to perform my starring role And now, I've Done what I've been waiting for Yet I'm torn once more For I didn't еxpect to find Someone who makеs me feel The way you do All at once I'm old, and yet brand new Dead, but so alive And it's all because of… you Esmerelda 'Cause you're kind and smart and silly And when you smile, even a really Ghostly wind seems not so chilly So many lonely years it took until we met, and yet Meeting you, my Esmerelda Was worth the terrible price I had to pay And though I wish that I could stay I fear I really must be going I've found my peace, at last, just knowing I've finally played the part that I was born to play Said the lines I've waited years to say And until you and I may Meet again, some distant day Thank you For giving me an ending To my tragic play (To BROOKE alone) Goodbye, Esmerelda (THE PHANTOM backs off the stage and disappears in a burst of smoke and fog. Thunderous applause. BROOKE stands there, stunned. Blackout as applause rises.)