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Everybody’s Got the Right Lyrics by Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O’Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Becky Ann Baker, Michael Cerveris

Assassins (The 2004 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)

2004

[PROPRIETOR]
Hey, pal, feelin' blue?
Don't know what to do?
Hey, pal—
I mean you—yeah
C'mere and kill a President!
No job? Cupboard bare?
One room, no one there?
Hey, pal, don't despair—
You wanna shoot a President?
C'mon and shoot a President!
Some guys
Think they can't be winners
First prize
Often goes to rank beginners
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
How much?
[PROPRIETOR, spoken]
Four-fifty. Iver Johnson .32. Rubber handles. Owls stamped on the side. ​
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
All right, give me.​ 
[PROPRIETOR]
Hey, kid, failed your test?
Dream girl unimpressed?
Show her you're the best
If you can shoot a President
You can get the prize
With the big blue eyes...
Skinny little thighs
And those big blue eyes...
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
Mister!
[PROPRIETOR]
Everybody's got the right
To be happy
Don't stay mad
Life's not as bad
As it seems
If you keep your goal in sight
You can climb to any height
Everybody's got the right
To their dreams
[HINCKLEY, spoken]
Deal
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
Mister—
[HINCKLEY, spoken]
I said deal
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
You, you wait your turn!
[HINCKLEY, spoken]
It is my turn!
[CZOLGOSZ, spoken]
I was here first!
[PROPRIETOR, spoken]
Watch it now, no violence!
[PROPRIETOR]
Hey, fella
Feel like you're a failure?
Bailiff on your tail? Your
Wife run off for good?
Hey, fella
Feel misunderstood?
C'mere and kill a President!
[GUITEAU, spoken]
Okay!
[ZANGARA, spoken]
Oh, Madonna!
[PROPRIETOR]
What's-a wrong, boy?
Boss-a treat you crummy?
Trouble with your tummy?
This-a bring you some relief
Here, give some
Hail-a to da chief—
[ZANGARA, spoken]
You gimme prize—
[PROPRIETOR, spoken]
Anything you want!
[ZANGARA, spoken]
I want prize. You gimme prize!
[PROPRIETOR, spoken]
Only eight bucks. Cheap for "anything you want."
[PROPRIETOR]
Everybody's got the right
To be different—
—Even though
At times they go
To extremes
Aim for what you want a lot
Everybody gets a shot
Everybody's got a right
To their dreams
Yo, baby! Looking for a thrill?
The Ferris Wheel is that way
No, baby, this requires skill—
Okay, you want to give it a try...
Jeez, lady—!
Give a guy some room!
The bumper cars are that way
Please, lady—!
Don't forget that guns can go boom...
Hey, gang
Look who's here
There's our
Pioneer
Hey, chief
Loud and clear
[BOOTH]
Everybody's got the right
To be happy
Say, "Enough!"
It's not as tough
As it seems
Don't be scared you won't prevail
Everybody's free to fail
No one can be put in jail
For their dreams
Free country—!
[PROPRIETOR]
—Means your dreams can come true
[BOOTH]
Be a scholar—
[PROPRIETOR]
Make a dollar—
[BOOTH & PROPRIETOR]
Free country—!
[BOOTH]
—Means they listen to you
[PROPRIETOR]
Scream and holler—
[BOOTH]
Grab 'em by the collar!
[BOOTH & PROPRIETOR]
Free country—!
[BOOTH]
—Means you don't have to sit—
[PROPRIETOR]
That's it!
[BOOTH]
—And put up with the shit
[PROPRIETOR]
Everybody's got the right
To some sunshine
Everybody!
[ASSASSINS]
Not the sun
But maybe one
Of its beams
(One of its beams)
[PROPRIETOR & ASSASSINS]
Rich man, poor man, black or white
Pick your apple, take a bite
Everybody just hold tight
To your dreams
Everybody's got the right
To their dreams...
Credits
Marc Kudisch

Marc Kudisch

James Barbour

James Barbour

Alexander Gemignani

Alexander Gemignani

Denis O’Hare

Denis O’Hare

Jeffrey Kuhn

Jeffrey Kuhn

Mario Cantone

Mario Cantone

Mary Catherine Garrison

Mary Catherine Garrison

Becky Ann Baker

Becky Ann Baker

Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris

About “Everybody’s Got the Right” by Marc Kudisch

Read the complete lyrics to "Everybody’s Got the Right" by Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O’Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Becky Ann Baker, Michael Cerveris from the album "Assassins (The 2004 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)" in 2004. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Broadway, Pop.

"Everybody’s Got the Right" is performed by Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O’Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Becky Ann Baker, Michael Cerveris. from the album "Assassins (The 2004 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)" in 2004 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Everybody’s Got the Right", explore more songs by Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O’Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Becky Ann Baker, Michael Cerveris using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Everybody’s Got the Right" is credited to Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O’Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Becky Ann Baker, Michael Cerveris. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Everybody’s Got the Right" appears on "Assassins (The 2004 Broadway Revival Cast Recording)" in 2004.

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