Do You Hear The People Sing? Lyrics
Les Misérables
Lyrics
Do you hear the people sing
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again
When the beating of your heart
Echos 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 barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free
Do you hear the people sing
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again
When the beating of your heart
Echos the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance?
Some will fall and some will live
Will you stand up and take your chance?
The blood of the martyrs
Will water the meadows of France!
Do you hear the people sing
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again
When the beating of your heart
Echos the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes
Song & Lyrics Facts
Do You Hear the People Sing? is a song from the musical Les Misérables, released in 1980.
The song was written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg for the original French concept album, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. It has been performed by various artists throughout the years, including Colm Wilkinson, Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, Michael Ball, and Nick Jonas. The song is an anthem of hope and freedom that captures the spirit of revolution and social change. Its powerful lyrics echo the struggles of the people fighting against oppression and injustice. The phrase "Do you hear the people sing?" has become synonymous with the musical itself, as it is one of its most recognizable songs. The song's lyrics were published in English in 1985, when the musical opened on Broadway.