The gospel truth (part 1 to 3) (Menken / Zippel)

Back when the world was new
the planet Earth was down on its luck
and everywhere gigantic brutes called Titans ran amok

It was a nasty place
there was a mess whereever you stepped
where chaos reigned and earthquakes and volcanoes never slept

And then along came Zeus, he hurled his thunderbolt
he zapped, locked those suckers in a vault
they're trapped and on his own stopped, chaos in its tracks
and that's the gospel truth
the guy was too type A to just relax

And that's the world's first dish
Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth
though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble, that's the gospel truth

On Mount Olympus life was neat and
smooth as sweet vermough
though, honey, it may seem imposs'ble, that's the gospel truth

....

He ran the Underworld
but thought the dead were dull and uncouth
he was as mean as he was ruthless, and that's the gospel truth
he had a plan to shake things up, and that's the gospel truth

....

Young Herc was mortal now
but since he did not drink the last drop
he still retained his godlike strength, so thank his lucky star

But Zeus and Hera wept
because their son could never come home
they'd have to watch their precious baby grow up from afar

Though Hades horrid plan
was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth
the boy grew stronger ev'ry day and that's the gospel truth

Go the distance (Menken / Zippel)

I have often dreamed of a far-off place
where a great warm welcome will be waiting for me
where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
and a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way, I can go the distance
I'll be there someday if I can be strong
I know ev'ry mild will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong

....

I am on my way, I can go the distance
I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong
I know ev'ry mile will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to find where I belong

Reprise:
I will beat the odds, I can go the distance
I will face the world, fearless, proud and strong
I will please the gods, I can go the distance
til I find my hero's welcome right where I belong

One last hope (Menken / Zippel)

So, ya wanna be a hero, kid ? well, whoop-de-do
I have been around the block before with blockheads just like you
each and ev'ryone a disappointment
pain for which there ain't no ointment
so much for excuses
though a kid of Zeus is
asking me to jump into the fray
my answer is two words: okay
(you win, oh gods, oy vay)

I'd given up hope that someone would come along
a fellow who'd ring the bell for once, not the gong
the kind who wins trophies
won't settle for low fees
at least semi-pro fees
but no - I get the greenhorn

I've been out to pasture pal, my ambition gone
content to spend lazy days and to graze my lawn
but you need an advisor
a satyr, but wiser
a good merchandiser and .. (oohh, there goes my ulcer)

I'm down to one last hope and I hope it's you
though, kid, you're not exactly a dream come true
I've trained enough turkeys who never came through
you're my one last hope so you'll have to do

Demigods have faced the odds
and ended up a mockery
don't believe the stories
that you read on all the crockery

To be a true hero, kid, is a dying art
like painting a masterpiece, it's a work of heart
it takes more than sinew
comes down to what's in you
you have to continue to grow
(now that's more like it)

I'm down to one last shoot and my last high note
before that blasted Underworld gets my goat
my dreams are on you, kid
go make 'em come true
climb that uphil slope
leep pushing that envelope
you're my one last hope, and, kid, it's up to you

Zero to hero (Menken / Zippel)

Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
person of the week in ev'ry Greek opinion poll
what a pro, Herc could stop a show
point him at a monster and you're talking S.R.O.

He was a no one, a zero, zero
now he's a honcho, he's a hero
here was a kid with his act down pat
from zero to hero in no time flat
zero to hero just like that

When he smiled the girls went wild
with "oohs" and "aahs"
and they slapped his face on ev'ry vase
on ev'ry "vahse"

From appearance fees and royalties
our Herc had cash to burn
now nouveau riche and famous
he could tell you what's a Grecian urn

Say "amen", there he goes again
sweet and undefeated and an awesome ten for ten
folks lined up, just to watch him flex
and this perfect package packed a pair of pretty pecs

Hercie, he comes, he sees, he conquers
honey, the crowds were going bonkers
he showed the moxie brains, and spunk
from zero to hero, a major hunk
zero to hero and who'da thunk ?

Who put the glad in gladiator ? - Hercules
whose daring deeds are great theater ? - Hercules
is he bold ? - no one braver
is he sweet ? - our fav'rite flavor
Hercules, Hercules, Hercules ...

Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll
undefeated
riding high and the nicest guy
not conceited
he was a nothin', a zero, zero
now he's a honcho. he's a hero
he hit the heights at breackneck speed
from zero to hero
Herc is a hero
Nnow he's a hero
yes indeed

I won't say (I'm in love) (Menken / Zippel)

If there's a prize for rotten judgement
I guess I've already won that
no man is worth the aggravation
that's ancient history, been there, done that

Who'd ya think you're kiddin'
he's the Earth and heaven to you
try to keep it hidden
honey, we can see right through you
girl, ya can't conceal it
we know how ya feel and who you're thinking of

No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
you swoon, you sigh, why deny it, uh-oh
it's too cliche, I won't say I'm in love

I thought my heart had learned its lesson
it feels so good when you start out
my head is screaming get a grip, girl
unless you're dying to cry your heart out

You keep on denying
who you are and how you're feeling
baby, we're not buying
hon', we saw ya hit the ceiling
face it like a grown-up
when ya gonna own up
that ya got, got, got it bad

No chance, now way, I won't say it, no, no
give up, give in, check the grin you're in love
this scene won't play, I won't say I'm in love
You're doin' flips read our lips, you're in love

You're way off base, I won't say it
get off my case, I won't say it (she won't say: "in love", sha la la la)
girl, don't be proud, it's okay you're in love
oh, at least out loud, I won't say I'm in love
shoo shoo shoo shoo, sha la la la la la haaaa

A star is born (Menken / Zippel)

Gonna shout it from the mountaintops
a star is born
it's a time for pulling out the stops
a star is born
honey, hit us with a "hallelu"
the kid came shining through
girl, sing the song, come blow your horn
a star is born (yes, a star is born)

He's a hero who can please the crowd
a star is born
come on ev'rybody, shout out loud
a star is born
just remember in the darkest hour
within your heart's the power
for making you a hero, too
so don't lose hope when you're forlorn
just keep your eyes upon the skies
ev'ry night a star is
right in sight a star is
burning bringt a star is born

Like a beacon in the cold dark night
a star is born
told ya ev'rything would turn out right
a star is born
just when ev'rything was all at sea
the boy made history
the bottom line (bottom line), he sure can shine (he can shine)
his rising sign is capricorn
he knew "how to", he had a clue
telling you a star is born

Here's a hero who can please the crowd
a star is born
come on ev'rybody, shout out loud
a star is born
just remember in the darkest hour
within your heart's the power
for making you a hero, too (a hero, too)
so don't lose hope when you're forlorn (no no)
just keep your eyes upon the skies
ev'ry night a star is
right in sight a star is
burning bright a star is born

Michael Bolton - Go the distance (Single version) (Menken / Zippel)

I have often dreamed of a far off place
where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
and a voice keeps sayin' this is where I meant to be

I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile will be worth my while
when I go the distance I'll be right where I belong

Down an unknown road you embrace my fears
though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
and a thousand years would be worth the wait
it might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through

And I won't look back, I can go the distance
and I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
it's an uphill slope but I won't lose hope
til I go the distance and my journey is complete
ooh, yeah

But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
for a hero's strength is measured by his heart

Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
til I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms

I will search the world, I will face its harms
til I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms