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Charlie, You and I Lyrics by John Rubinstein, Ryan Foust

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

2017

[CHARLIE, spoken]
Please, Grandpa Joe! Please?
You know what sort of story I want
[GRANDPA JOE, spoken]
Oh, alright, Charlie
But- shh... We mustn't wake up your other grandparents!
(sung)
I'm an old, old man
With a tongue that can
Tell a different tale for every year
But when I ask this boy
To say which story he'd enjoy
[GRANDPA JOE / CHARLIE]
"Willy Wonka!"
[GRANDPA JOE]
Is all I ever hear
I have fought world wars
Cycled ten grand tours
From the shores of Wales to Tripoli
But when I ask this tot
To choose one story from the lot
[GRANDPA JOE / CHARLIE]
"Willy Wonka!"
[GRANDPA JOE]
Is what it's bound to be
Cause Charlie Bucket's an awful lot like me
Charlie, you and I
We make something out of nothing
Me and you, Charlie
We see things that aren't there
Charlie, you and I
Wonder how but never why
It's me and you, Charlie
Charlie, you and I

About “Charlie, You and I” by John Rubinstein

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"Charlie, You and I" is credited to John Rubinstein, Ryan Foust. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Charlie, You and I" appears on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2017.

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