Kristina från Duvemåla (musical) "Dreams Of Gold" lyrics

Dreams Of Gold

RobertWe always swore we'd stick togetherIn America - remember that?

ArvidIt was a solemn promise!

RobertThen I will tell you all about my secret planWe're heading west to dig for gold in California

ArvidAnd you want me to come along

RobertAnd when we've dug our fillwe're going home againto build a mansion where we'llLive like country squires!

Robert & ArvidThere's no farmhand who's done that before

ArvidStill and all it's pleasant here,why be in such a hurry

RobertThink of all the poor old wretchesthat we left behind us

ArvidThey slave all their life for a pittanceThey're treated like swine andthey sleep in a styWhere they scuffle forcrumbs till the day that they die

RobertNo, we mustn't end up as paupers

Robert & ArvidOur future is in California and waitingout there is a bright shining mountain of gold

RobertIt knows we are coming

ArvidYes, I hear it calling

RobertThe sooner the better

Robert & ArvidWe're on our way!

Karl OskarThe pitiless fight for survival out there,Would be fatal for you and yourwhims can only lead to disasters

RobertDon't you see that scratching for goldwill be heaven. For one who hasworked for the wickedest of masters

Karl OskarYou're too young to make it,Just eighteen, remember!

RobertAt fourteen - remember!You knew exactly where you were heading

Karl OskarThat was back at home, things were different inSweden

RobertNo older than fourteen, you seem to be forgetting

Karl OskarAs a child you went reaching for rainbows,I see that you still do

RobertAll the rich men out in California piss intopots made of gold

Karl OskarEvery word I lie. And so typical of you!

RobertThey all dawdle about night and day; without shame,so I'm told!

Karl OskarSo you think you just pick up aspade and your fortune will be made

RobertAnd when I return I'll share it with you fairly- The brotherly way!

Karl OskarWell, you mark my words;you'll regret your escapade

Robert & ArvidThere is nothing to addWe are leaving whatever you say

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