The show The Phantom of the Opera contains a number called Angel of Music, sung by the characters Christine and Meg. In the original Phantom Sarah Brightman played and sang the role of Christine, and thus she sang part of Angel of me; Meg was played by Janet Devenish. Below follow the lyrics of this version.


 

Sarah Brightman -- Angel of music

Phantom's voice
Bravi, bravi, bravissimi ...
 
Meg
Where in the world have you been hiding?
Really, you were perfect!
I only wish I knew your secret!
Who is this new tutor?
 
Christine
Father once spoke of an angel,
I used to dream he'd appear.
Now as I sing I can sense him,
And I know he's here.
 
Here in this room he calls me softly.
Somewhere inside, hiding.
Somehow I know he's always with me,
He -- the unseen genuis.
 
Meg
Christine, you must have been dreaming,
Stories like that can't come true.
Christine, you're talking in riddles,
And it's not like you.
 
Christine
Angel of Music!
Guide and guardian!
Grant to me your glory!
 
Meg
Who is this angel?
This ...
 
both
Angel of Music!
Hide no longer!
Secret and strange angel.
 
Christine
He's with me, even now ...
 
Meg
Your hands are cold ...
 
Christine
All around me ...
 
Meg
Your face, Christine, it's white ...
 
Christine
It frightens me ...
 
Meg
Don't be frightend ...


Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Lyrics: Charles Hart.
Original show: "The Phantom of the Opera" (1986).

From: The Phantom of the Opera (1987).

Source of the original lyrics: the booklet from the CD of the original London cast recording.
With thanks to Marie Croft for help.

 
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