Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

When The Music Played Lyrics by Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast

Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast Recording

2015

[LARA]
I was young
I was poor
Life was harsh and unsure
But a fatherless girl can't complain
Then my fate changed by chance
With an innocent dance
With a man who was older
And richer and bolder
A man with a taste for champagne
And girls like me
Too blinded to see...
But when the music played
The world would fade away
And I’d sail 'cross the floor
Caring less, wanting more
When the music played
Somehow my soul obeyed
Heaven would be whispering my name
When the music played
So I gave and he took
With a word, with a look
I was captured inside of his game
There I was still a girl
In the devil's own world
But a girl who was older
And wiser and colder
A girl who felt hunger... and shame
Yes, I served like a slave
Sins I’ll take to my grave...
But when the music played
The world would fade away
And I'd sail 'cross the floor
Caring less, wanting more
When the music played
Somehow my soul obeyed
Heaven only knows what I became
When the music played
And I hated him...
And I wanted him...
And I met with him more than I should
And it frightened me
How he'd hold me, like he owned me
I said: "stay away"
But he wouldn't
Oh God, "stay away"
But I couldn't
I had to end it, I had to live
Can you forgive me?
Put the pain aside
Put the past away
Look into my eyes...
And let the music play
Yesterdays fade away
To a world we restore
Wanting less, caring more
Let the music play
For who we are today
Let me hear you whispering my name
When the music plays
When the music plays
When the music plays
Credits
Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast

Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast

About “When The Music Played” by Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast

Read the complete lyrics to "When The Music Played" by Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast from the album "Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast Recording" in 2015. 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 Musicals, Pop, Broadway.

"When The Music Played" is performed by Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast. from the album "Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast Recording" in 2015 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 "When The Music Played", explore more songs by Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast 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.

View all songs and biography for Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"When The Music Played" is credited to Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"When The Music Played" appears on "Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast Recording" in 2015.

Visit the Doctor Zhivago - Original Broadway Cast artist page at /artist/doctor-zhivago-original-broadway-cast for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.