Do You Hear the People Sing?

LES MIS Flash Mob. Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Rotunda on February 27, 2011.

My video isn't that great and I'm sure there are better ones out there but it's all mine.

We've reworked the lyrics a bit: http://tumblr.com/x2q1lybhgx

If you want to play an instrument rather than sing, the song is in F Major. http://www.music-lyrics-chord.com/Les_Miserables/Chords/92241-Do_You_Hear_The...

Here's the outline of what will happen.

Sarah Marty and Jordan Peterson will congregate with the soloists and our little band in the center of the Rotunda. Everyone else should spread out to different levels within the Capitol (2nd and 3rd floors). Jordan has been emceeing so we'll have access to a mic and will use it for the soloists.

OPENING:
Snare drum and trumpet fanfare.

SOLOISTS:
Do you hear the people sing,
singing the song of working men?
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again.

When the beating of your heart
echoes the beating of the drums,
there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.

Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the mass parade, is there a world you long to see?
Then join in the fight that will give you the right to be free.

EVERYONE:
Do you hear the people sing,
singing the songs of working men?
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again.
When the beating of your heart
echoes the beating of the drums,
there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.

SOLOISTS:
Will you dedicate your all
so that our freedom may advance?
Some will stand and some will fall.
Will you stand up and take your chance?
Let's fill the Rotunda 'til everyone joins in the chants.

EVERYONE:
Do you hear the people sing,
singing the songs of working men?
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again.

When the beating of your heart
echoes the beating of the drums,
there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.

Repeat the chorus one more time with EVERYONE.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Les Mis
• Madison capitol
• protest