Team StarKid - Independence! lyrics

Citizen: You're in Independence! Welcome to The city so pleasing That everyone's leaving f** it, go west Watch your backs The city is bustlin' With all kinds of hustlin' And grit, go west For Independence Here are just a few things you should know: Stay on the trail or you might get lost Don't pay the toll, not worth the cost Marry rich so ya don't die poor A bankers' best, but ya might die bored And independent (Dialogue) There's lots to learn Which kid is your favorite? Not all of them make it Of course, sinkholes A nine-month dirge Every marriage is tested Thank God they invented Divorce, trending In Independence Here's a piece of free advice for you: Before you go the General Store Has all you need and plenty more For your I-N-D-E-pendence (Dialogue) General Store Guy: We're all friends There's no war a-brewing No one's abusing Their rights to own an Ox: Ox like me! General Store Guy: You'll need a full yolk Ox: Their love and care is no joke General Store Guy: It's a job of your love Ox: Independent! (Dialogue) General Store Guy: Here are just a few rules to live by Father: For your independence! General Store Guy: Don't say sorry to your Indian guide They're not prepared for genocide You might die of cholera and you might die of pain But that's okay 'cause you'll probably get laid By your mom and dad and little kids too 'Cause you all have to share the same bedroom Use your kids as tourniquets "Cause they won't help when you're bit By a bear! Or a snake! Mother Nature's really great When you're out there on the Oregon Trail Feels like you are going to fail But don't give up too soon The world is your saloon (Dialogue) Mother: There's a place for us In a house out west It's Oregon or bust To save the family crest That's the promise of the valley Leave all this behind Lord have mercy on my soul As I try to lead the blind! Chin up kids Your family's united Daughter: I guess I'm excited... Grandpa: (Spoken) Oh, I'm so excited I pooped myself! Mother: Let's go where The gold rush is soaring Mother, Daughter, Son, Grandpa: Let's go exploring Our independence! Citizen and Father: Be prepared to take your life With an arrow or a hunting knife Stop and see Fort Laramie There's nothin' to see, but you'll have to pee Do you understand 'cause you look confused Take a look at scenic mountain views Stay away from Old Man Bridger When he's drunk he'll take your liver Life is not a petting zoo Or you'll get ripped in two By a... All: ...Bear! Or a snake! Mother Nature's really great Staying alive can be lots of fun Be sure you have a loaded gun Something will go wrong The list is far too long Declare your independence Declare your independence Declare your independence Declare your Citizen: I! Daughter: N! Mother: D! Son: E! Grandpa: P! Father: E! Citizen: N! Daughter: D! All: ENCE! Diphtheria, leukemia, onomatopoeia All the same 'cause it gives you diarrhea Runaway thieves are on the lamb Leave them up to Uncle Sam Don't stress Take a breath It might just be your last! (Dialogue) All: For your I-N-D-E-pendence Family: Time to hit the road!