Key: C
Introduction:
C Am
Hamilton Pardon me. Are you Aaron Burr, sir?
Em
Burr That depends. Who?s asking?
C Am
HamOh, well, sure, sir I?m Alexander Hamilton, I?m at your service, sir
Em
I have been looking for you
BurrI?m getting nervous
C Am Em
HamSir, I heard your name at Princeton. I was seeking an accelerated course of study
C
when I got sort of out of sorts with a buddy of yours. I may have punched him.
Am Em
It?s a blur, sir. He handles the financials?
Burr You punched the bursar?
C Am Em
Ham Yes! I wanted to do what you did. Graduate in two, then join the revolution.
He looked at me like I was stupid, I?m not stupid
C Am
So how?d you do it? How?d you graduate so fast?
Em
Burr It was my parents? dying wish before they passed
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HamYou?re an orphan. Of course! I?m an orphan. God, I wish there was a war!
Em
Then we could prove that we?re worth more than anyone bargained for
C Am
BurrCan I buy you a drink? Ham That would be nice
Em
Burr While we?re talking, let me offer you some free advice
C Am Em
Burr Talk less Ham What? Burr Smile more Ham Huh
C Am Em
BurrDon?t let them know what you?re against or what you?re for
C Am Em
Ham You can?t be serious Burr You wanna get ahead?
C Am Em
HamYes Burr Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead
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Laurens Yo yo yo yo yo! What time is it?
Am
Lau/Lafayette/Mulligan Show time!
Em
Burr ?like I said?
Lau Showtime! Showtime!
Cm
Lau/Laf/Mull Ooh! Lau Who are you? Mull Who are you? Laf Who are you?
Dm D# D
Lau/Laf/Mull Oooh, who is this kid? What's he gonna do?