歌词
(Marius and Cosette lead a wedding procession)
CHORUS:Ring out the bells upon this day of days!
May all the angels of the Lord above
In jubilation sing their songs of praise!
And crown this blessed time with peace and love.
(The procession becomes a dancing celebration. A waltz is played)
BEGGARS AT THE FEAST
THENARDIER:Ain't it a laugh
Ain't it a treat?
Hob-nobbin' here among the elite?
Here comes a prince
There goes a Jew.
This one's a queer but what can you do?
Paris at my feet
Paris in the dust
And here's me breaking bread with the upper crust!
Beggar at the feast!
Master of the dance!
Life is easy pickings if you grab your chance.
Everywhere you go.Law-abiding folk
Doing what is decent, but they're mostly broke!
Singing to the Lord on Sundays
Praying for the gifts He'll send.
M. & MME. THENARDIER:But we're the ones who take it
We're the ones who make it in the end!
Watch the buggers dance
Watch 'em till they drop
Keep your wits about you
And you stand on top!
Masters of the land
Always get our share
Clear away the barricades and we're still there!
We know where the wind is blowing
Money is the stuff we smell.
And when we're rich as Croesus
Jesus! Won't we see you all in hell!