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The next big song happens in Act 1 Sc. 2 at the party.
Odelle walks in. All the guests run to congratulate him and to ask about the fight.
This is his opportunity to give us an overview of the match. It’s a big number and will include dance choreography over instrumental solos.
This demo is a truncated version and contain lyrics from a previous treatment.
Lookout Here Comes the Champion
(Odelle sings)
1
In one two and three, the Turk he come on strong.
In one two and three, the Turk he come on strong.
If he hits me too much I know I’ll soon be gone.
I’ll be gone, gone, gone, I’ll be gone.
I’ll be gone, gone, gone, I’ll be gone.
If he hits me too much I know I’ll soon be gone.
2
I start breaking loose sometime in number four.
I start breaking loose sometime in number four.
I catch him with a right, he bounce right off the floor.
He’s down, down, down, Lord he’s down.
He’s down, down, down, Lord he’s down.
I said wake up Turk you know you already down.
Instrumental break
3
The Turk hit me hard in the middle of number six.
The Turk hit me hard in the middle of number six.
I start seeing spots I’m in a terrible fix.
(Crowd)
Keep down, down, down, keep your head down.
Keep down, down, down, keep your head down.
Keep your head down or you’re gone Odelle Brown.
(Odelle)
4
By the time we hit eight the Turk’s at the end of the line.
By the time we hit eight the Turk’s at the end of the line.
My combination rips and he goes down one last time
(Crowd)
He’s gone, gone, gone, Lord he’s gone.
He’s gone, gone, gone, Lord he’s gone.
By-bye Turk now bring on the champion.
Instrumental break
(Odelle)
5
So soon I’ll be the next champion of the world.
So soon I’ll be the next champion of the world.
My name shouted out by every boy and girl.
I’m on, on, on, Lord I’m on.
I’m on, on, on, Lord I’m on.
I’m on top of the world look out here comes the champion.