In Paris

(New York version)

Ensemble:
In Paris the bells of Notre Dame ring out
In Paris we live what we've dreamt about.
We'll not rest til the curtain of the theatre falls on a cheering crowd

Men:
For Paris she was made for us

Women:
Paris, she was made for us

Ensemble:
In Paris we all live the actor's life!

Woman #1:
Now who indeed is that fine thing?
Such a strapping country boy.

Woman #2:
I'll wager he's not lonely long
A face like that is soon employed.

Nicolas:
Oh my God, Lestat!

Lestat:
Nicolas!

Nicolas:
I can't believe it's you! What are you doing here?

Lestat:
It's been too long.

Nicolas:
That was my entrance. I'll be right back. Uh, Luchina, this is Lestat, the one I was telling you about. Look after him.

Man:
Feast your eyes, for chances are that all you'll get to do is stare.

Woman #1:
Too well-bred for the likes of you.

Luchina:
He'll not resist this pretty pair.

Woman #1:
I'd give my meager wages for a roll with that young stranger there.

Man:
Innocence of that sweet smile might cause your clothes to disappear.

Lestat:
I hope you realize you look ridiculous.

Nicolas:
Remember how we used to pretend to be dashing Parisian rogues? Well now I've found a way to make a living at it.

Lestat:
If I recall, I was the dashing rogue. You always played the dim-witted servant.

Nicolas:
True. How long will you be in Paris?

Lestat:
Forever. I've left the Auvergne.

Nicolas:
You're free. At last. I thought you'd never escape. Oh Hell, I'm on again. Don't move.

Ensemble:
In Paris the bells of Notre Dame ring out
In Paris we live what we've dreamt about.
We'll not rest til the curtain of the theatre falls on a cheering crowd
Applause for us in Paris comes with the life we're leading now.

Men:
In Paris we'll search for fame.

Women:
In Paree we are born again.

Ensemble:
And though the streets aren't paved with gold, in Paris we'll put our trust
For Paris, she was made for us.

Lestat & Nicolas:
Paris, she was made for us.

Ensemble:
In Paris we will liberate our lives.