Beauty in the World

Lyrics

[HELENA, spoken] Nobody else remembers, do they? [ELIZABETH, spoken] Remembers what? [HELENA] Back when there was beauty in the world Women had such elegance and grace Fashion came and fashion went But inner style was permanent At least, when there was beauty in the world [ELIZABETH] Long before the circus came to town Every woman's drama was her face Eyes that glittered like a gem The lovers we bewitched with them Back then, when there was beauty in the world [HELENA] Taste and poise were universal [ELIZABETH] Now it's noise [HELENA] A dress rehearsal [BOTH] Warn the past The age of everlasting beauty in the world [HELENA, spoken] So tell me: you think it's good, this lipstick? [ELIZABETH, spoken] You're asking me? [HELENA, spoken] I want a useful opinion, who else am I to ask? [ELIZABETH, spoken] Very well then It congeals [HELENA, spoken] What? Congeals? No You wear it too thick Hold still With a product of quality, you have to know how to apply i No glop! A thin layer with a deft hand It's a pity, eh? [ELIZABETH, spoken] Yes? [HELENA, spoken] With your pretty pink pots, and my crème? We might have ruled the world [ELIZABETH] Now we stand among the many [HELENA] Grains of sand The same as any [BOTH] Strange with you I see it all again like new A glimpse of beauty in the world Time plays funny tricks on you and me I never dreamed that we'd be Standing here so near the end [HELENA] My life long foe [ELIZABETH] My never friend [BOTH] Perhaps we helped each other to survive And thrive Uphold the flame of yesterday Let's let the chips fall where they may For two who knew true beauty in the world