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They Were You Lyrics by Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner

The Fantasticks (Original Cast Album)

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[MATT]
When the moon was young
When the month was May
When the stage was hung for my holiday
I saw shining lights
But I never knew
They were you
They were you
They were you

[LUISA]
When the dance was done
When I went my way
When I tried to find rainbows far away
All the lovely lights
Seemed to fade from view
They were you
They were you
They were you

[LUISA & MATT]
Without you near mе
I can't see
When you're near mе
Wonderful things come to be

[MATT]
Every secret prayer

[LUISA]
Every fancy free

[MATT]
Everything I dared for both

[LUISA & MATT]
You and me
All my wildest dreams
Multiplied by two

[MATT]
They were you

[LUISA]
They were you

[LUISA & MATT]
They were you

[LUISA]
They were you

[MATT]
They were you

[LUISA & MATT]
They were you

About “They Were You” by Kenneth Nelson

Read the complete lyrics to "They Were You" by Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner from the album "The Fantasticks (Original Cast Album)". 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 Off-Broadway, Musicals, Pop.

"They Were You" is performed by Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner. from the album "The Fantasticks (Original Cast Album)" 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 "They Were You", explore more songs by Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner 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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"They Were You" is credited to Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"They Were You" appears on "The Fantasticks (Original Cast Album)".

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