Stay With Me from Into the Woods | Gracyn Blu, Mezzo-Soprano

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) Gracyn Blu, mezzo-soprano Michelle Do, piano Sound recording engineer: Matthew Ian Welch Cinematographer: Matthew Ian Welch Editor: Gracyn Blu Lyrics: What did I clearly say Children should listen What were you not to do Children must see And learn Why could you not obey Children should listen What have I been to you What would you have me be Handsome like a Prince Ah, but I am old I am ugly I embarrass you You are ashamed of me You are ashamed You don't understand Don't you know what's out there in the world Someone has to shield you from the world Stay with me Princes wait there in the world, it's true Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too Stay at home I am home Who out there could love you more than I What out there that I cannot supply Stay with me Stay with me The world is dark and wild Stay a child while you can be a child With me