Lyrics Lin–Manuel Miranda – History Has Its Eyes On You
Text:
Washington:
I was younger than you are now
When I was given my first command
I led my men straight into a massacre
I witnessed their deaths firsthand
I made every mistake
And felt the shame rise in me
And even now I lie awake
I made every mistake
And felt the shame rise in me
And even now I lie awake
Washington (Laurens/Mulligan):
Knowing history has its eyes on me (Whoa oh oh…)
(Whoa…)
(Whoa…)
(Yeah)
Hamilton/Washington (Company):
History has its eyes on me (Whoa oh oh…)
(Whoa…)
(Whoa…)
(Yeah)
Washington:
Let me tell you what I wish I’d known
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Washington And Company:
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story
Washington:
I know that we can win
I know that greatness lies in you
But remember from here on in
Washington/Hamilton and men (Ensemble):
History has its eyes on you (Whoa oh oh…)
(Whoa…)
(Whoa…)
(Whoa…)
Full Company:
History has its eyes on you