The following information details certain specifics regarding each of the fifteen original songs being performed throughout the duration of the “Two Hours Time” stage musical. Complete Voice/Piano sheet music, as well as MP3 backing tracks, are provided free of charge as part of the one-per-county High School Performance Agreement arrangements. (If necessary, backing track key changes can be made to any of the songs for a very modest fee.)
“Two Hours Time” – Key: F – Duration: 2:48
Music: Adapted from Thomas Arne’s, “Rule Britannia”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Chorus and provides the audience with a brief, introductory overview of the musical’s overall storyline.
“Much, Too Much” – Key: Ab – Duration: 2:39
Music: Adapted from the traditional lullaby, “Sleep, My Little Child”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Prince Escalus as he provides his reaction (yet again) to discovering representatives of the Capulets and Montagues brawling in the public streets of Verona.
“Woe Is Me” – Key: G – Duration: 2:49
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “I Know Where I’m Going
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Romeo as he tries to explain to his cousin, Benvolio, why he’s been so depressed of late.
“The Queen Called Mab” – Key: G – Duration: 2:21
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk son, “Begone, Dull Care”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Mercutio as he relentlessly teases Romeo about his nighttime dreams of love and happiness.
“Sweet Danger” – Key: G – Duration: 2:19
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “An Emigrant’s Daughter”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Chorus as the audience learns of what seems to have changed in the mind of Romeo, now that he’s met Juliet.
“I’ll Always Be There” – Key: B – Duration: 6:28
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Castle Dromore”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed as a duet by Romeo and Juliet as they consolidate and present the memorable balcony scene into a music moment.
“Sorrow, Sweet” – Key: D – Duration: 2:00
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Castle Dromore”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Juliet as she expresses her sorrow in parting with Romeo following their emotional balcony scene.
“Word For Word” – Key: G – Duration: 5:22
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Dunbarton’s Brums”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed as a duet by Juliet and the Nurse as Juliet queries the Nurse of what she leaned while visiting with Romeo.
“One Of My Own” – Key: G – Duration: 2:18
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “I Must Live All Alone”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Romeo as he deals with the anguish of having killed Tybalt during an unplanned sword fight.
“My Love Will Be His” – Key: Bb – Duration: 2:45
Music: Adapted from James Skinner’s song, “Hector, The Hero”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Juliet as she await Romeo’s arrival for their late-night, clandestine meeting in her bedroom.
“Happy Day” – Key: C – Duration: 1:40
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Nancy Whiskey”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Paris as he celebrates the agreement with Lord Capulet that Paris and Juliet will soon be able to marry.
“Perfect Union” – Key: Bb – Duration: 2:59
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Shenandoah”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by the Nurse as she secretly observes Romeo and Juliet sharing the intimacy of their wedded love.
“Oh, My God” – Key: C – Duration: 3:06
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “Taliesin’s Prophecy”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Juliet as she expresses her agony and frustration regarding the ultimatum issued by her parents that she must marry Paris.
“I Wonder” – Key: Bb – Duration: 2:39
Music: Adapted frrom the traditional folk song, “The Missing Boat”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Juliet as she contemplates the very serious risks in following Friar Laurence’s “sleeping potion” plan.
“My Vow To Keep” – Key: D – Duration: 3:14
Music: Adapted from the traditional folk song, “The Water Is Wide”
Lyrics: Richard F. Hamre
This song is performed by Romeo as he prepares to return to Verona to visit the tomb of, and be with, the “supposedly dead” Juliet.
