Sunday, May 29, 2005
Jesus Christ, Superstore: Lyrical Version
This version is intended to be sung to the theme of "Superstar" from the musical "Jesus Christ, Superstar."
If you have iTunes, you can find the original by following this link.
CAST
Chorus – Full cast
Jesus – CoCo
Bearer – Joe
(lights come on to reveal Jesus in crucified position, held up from behind by Bearer, standing far upstage.
Fanfare from “Jesus Christ Superstar” plays. Chorus dances/rushes around stage as Bearer carries Jesus downstage.
Bearer sets Jesus down, and chorus assumes positions of glorification)
CHORUS
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ/who are you, what have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ/who are you, what have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ/who are you, what have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ/who are you, what have you sacrificed?
JESUS
I'm Jesus Christ and here to say you're paying too much
If you've been wond'ring where to turn, I'll put you in touch
I'm dying, yes I'm dying here to save you some dough
God sent me here to sell you stuff, for he loved you so!
With my chain of discount stores across the whole nation,
Consumers should all shower me with love and adoration!
(CHORUS) He died to save you! (JESUS) I am the alpha!
(CHORUS) He died to save you! (JESUS) and the omega!
(CHORUS) He died to save you! (JESUS) the JVC, now!
(CHORUS) He died to save you! (JESUS) and the RCA!
(CHORUS) Don't you wanna save! (JESUS) save on Sony, now!
(CHORUS) Don't you wanna save! (JESUS) Whirlpool, GE, now!
(CHORUS) Don't you wanna save! (JESUS) save on Bose!
(CHORUS) Don't you wanna save! (JESUS) and Pioneer, now!
CHORUS
Jesus Christ, Superstore/he saved your soul, now he'll save you more!
Jesus Christ, Superstore/he saved your soul, now he'll save you more!
Jesus Christ, Superstore/he saved your soul, now he'll save you more!
Jesus Christ, Superstore/he saved your soul, now he'll save you more!
(Jesus raises his arms as chorus repeats and ends on high note. Blackout.)
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