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Graduation 2020 As Told By 20 Broadway Songs

Songs and quotes from Broadway shows that perfectly describe graduates' memories

Amanda Bohlmann

Apr 24, 2017

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Graduation 2020 As Told By 20 Broadway Songs

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After four years of hard work, our time at college is coming to an end, and it's ending during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are wild times. As we graduate, we look back on the amazing memories we have made during our college years. Whether it be following our dreams, friendships, or celebrating, here are 20 Broadway songs and quotes that perfectly describe our thoughts as graduation approaches:

1.Defying Gravity

"Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity and you can't pull me down."

2. It Won't Be Long Now- In The Heights

"And one day, I'm hoppin' that elevated train and I'm riding away. It won't be long now."

3. Coming Out Of The Dark- On Your Feet

"I finally see the light now and it's shining on me."

4. Flying Away- Fun Home

"And now I'm flying away. Look at me fly away."

5. Our Time- Merrily We Roll Along

"We are the movers and we are the shakers. We're the names in tomorrow's papers, up to us, man, to show 'em."

6. Bring On Tomorrow- Fame

"We have arrived at a moment in our lives when the future passes into our hands."

7. Friendship- Anything Goes

"When other friendships have been forgot, ours will still be hot!"

8. My Shot- Hamilton

"I'm young, scrappy and hungry and I'm not throwing away my shot."

9. When I Grow Up- Matilda

"When I grow up, I will be smart enough to answer all the questions that you need to know the answers to before you're grown up."

10. Mama I'm a Big Girl Now- Hairspray

"But let me hit that stage I wanna take my bow. 'Cause mama I'm a big girl now."

11. Moving Too Fast- The Last Five Years

"I've got a singular impression things are moving too fast."

12. You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile- Annie

"Baby you're never fully dressed without a smile."

13. Top Of The World- Tuck Everlasting

"At the top of the world you know for certain you're alive and you are free. So follow me to the top of the world."

14. Finale B- RENT

"No other road, no other way, no day but today"

15. This is The Moment- Jekyll and Hyde

"This is the moment, when all I've done- all the dreaming, scheming and screaming become one."

16. Corner Of The Sky- Pippin

"Rivers belong where they can ramble. Eagles belong where they can fly. I've got to be where my spirit can run free. Got to fin my corner of the sky."

17. Thank Goodness- Wicked

"Oh what a celebration we'll have today!"

18. I Have a Dream- Mamma Mia

"If you see the wonder of a fairytale, you can take the future even if you fail."

19. Follow That Dream- All Shook Up

"But when a dream is calling you, there's just one thing that you can do. Well, you gotta follow that dream wherever that dream may lead."

20. You'll Be Mine (Party Time)- On Your Feet

"When then sun is setting in the sky, everybody knows it's party time!"

Congratulations to all of the graduating classes of 2020!

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Graduation 2020 As Told By 20 Broadway Songs

Songs and quotes from Broadway shows that perfectly describe graduates' memories

1.Defying Gravity

2. It Won't Be Long Now- In The Heights

3. Coming Out Of The Dark- On Your Feet

4. Flying Away- Fun Home

5. Our Time- Merrily We Roll Along

6. Bring On Tomorrow- Fame

7. Friendship- Anything Goes

8. My Shot- Hamilton

9. When I Grow Up- Matilda

10. Mama I'm a Big Girl Now- Hairspray

11. Moving Too Fast- The Last Five Years

12. You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile- Annie

13. Top Of The World- Tuck Everlasting

14. Finale B- RENT

15. This is The Moment- Jekyll and Hyde

16. Corner Of The Sky- Pippin

17. Thank Goodness- Wicked

18. I Have a Dream- Mamma Mia

19. Follow That Dream- All Shook Up

20. You'll Be Mine (Party Time)- On Your Feet

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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