Confrontation

Valjean, at last,
We see each other plain
`M'sieur le Mayor,'
You'll wear a different chain!


Before you say another word, Javert
Before you chain me up like a slave again
Listen to me! There is something I must do.
This woman leaves behind a suffering child.
There is none but me who can intercede,
In Mercy's name, three days are all I need.
Then I'll return, I pledge my word.
Then I'll return...


You must think me mad!
I've hunted you across the years
Men like you can never change
A man such as you.




V:Believe of me what you will
J:Men like me can never change

V:There is a duty that I'm sworn to do
J:Men like you can never change

V:You know nothing of my life
All I did was steal some bread
J:No,
24601


V:You know nothing of the world
You would sooner see me dead
J:My duty's to the law - you have no
Rights
Come with me 24601

V:But not before I see this justice
done
J:Now the wheel has turned around
Jean Valjean is nothing now

V:I am warning you Javert
J:Dare you talk to me of crime

V:I'm a stronger man by far
J:And the price you had to pay

V:There is power in me yet
J:Every man is born in sin

V:My race is not yet run
J:Every man must choose his way

V:I am warning you Javert
J:You know nothing of Javert

V:There is nothing I won't dare
J:I was born inside a jail

V:If I have to kill you here
J:I was born with scum like you

V:I'll do what must be done!
J:I am from the gutter too!





And this I swear to you tonight


There is no place for you to hide


Your child will live within my care


Wherever you may hide away


And I will raise her to the light.


I swear to you, I will be there!