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Free Lyrics by Zero Mostel, Brian Davies

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)

1962

[HERO]
Pseudolus, get me that girl. And, if I can, you are free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
I am what?

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Free...
Oh, what a word!
Oh, what a word!
Say it again

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
I often thought
I often dreamed how it would be--
And yet I never thought I'd be--
Once again

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
But when you come to think of such things
A man should have the rights that all others--
Can you imagine what it will be like when I am--
Can you see me?
Can you see me as a Roman with my head unbowed?
Sing it good and loud!

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Like a Roman having rights and like a Roman proud?
Can you see me?

[HERO]
I can see you

[PSEUDOLUS]
Can you see me, a reformer fighting graft and vice?
Sing it soft and nice!

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Why, I'll be so consciencious that I may vote twice!
Can you see me?
Can you see me?
When I'm free to be whatever I want to be
Think what wonders I'll accomplish then!
When the master that I serve is me and just me--
Can you see me being equal with my countrymen?
Can you see me being Pseudolus the citizen?
Can you see me being--give it to me once again--

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Yes!

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
That's it!

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Now, not so fast!
I didn't think--
The way I am
I have a roof, three meals a day
And I don't have to pay a thing
I'm just a slave and everything's free
If I were free, then nothing would be free!
And if I'm beaten now and then, what does it matter?

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Can you see me?
Can you see me as a poet writing poetry?
All my verse will be--

[HERO]
Free

[PSEUDOLUS]
A museum will have me pickled for posterity
Can you see me?

[HERO]
I can see you

[PSEUDOLUS]
Can you see me as a lover, one of great renown?
Women falling down--

[HERO]
Free?

[PSEUDOLUS]
No
But I'll buy the house of Lycus for my house in town
Can you see me?
Can you see me?
Be you anything from king to baker of cakes
You're a vegetable unless you're free
It's a little word, but oh, the difference it makes!
It's the necessary essence of democracy
It's the thing that every slave should have the right to be
And I soon will have the right to buy a slave for me
Can you see him?
Well, I'll free him!
When a Pseudolus can move, the universe shakes
But I'll never move until I'm free
Such a little word, but oh, the difference it makes!
I'll be Pseudolus, the founder of a family
I'll be Pseudolus, the pillar of society
I'll be Pseudolus the man, if I can only be--

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Sing it!

[HERO]
Free!

[PSEUDOLUS]
Spell it!

[HERO]
F-r- double--

[PSEUDOLUS]
No, the long way!

[HERO]
F-r-e-e!

[PSEUDOLUS AND HERO]
Free!
Credits
Zero Mostel

Zero Mostel

Brian Davies

Brian Davies

About “Free” by Zero Mostel

Read the complete lyrics to "Free" by Zero Mostel, Brian Davies from the album "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)" in 1962. 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 Broadway, Theatre, Musicals.

"Free" is performed by Zero Mostel, Brian Davies. from the album "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)" in 1962 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 "Free", explore more songs by Zero Mostel, Brian Davies 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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"Free" is credited to Zero Mostel, Brian Davies. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Free" appears on "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)" in 1962.

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