album cover
album cover
The Bargain was released on May 29, 2026 by Warner Classics as a part of the album Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Cast Album
May 29, 2026
LabelWarner Classics
LanguageEnglish
BPM187
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hush now, do not be afraid of me
Don't cry, show me where you live
Tell me, my child, what is your name?
I'm called Cosette
Cosette
[Bridge]
Where the fu—
Oh
[Verse 2]
I found her wandering in the wood, this little child
I found her trembling in the shadows
And I am here to help Cosette
And I will settle any debt you may think proper
I will pay
What?
What I must pay
To take Cosette away
[Verse 3]
There is a duty I must heed
There is a promise I have made
For I was blind to one in need
I did not see what stood before me
Now her mother is with God
Fantine's suffering is over
And I speak here with her voice
And I stand here in her place
[Verse 4]
And from this day and evermore
Let me take your coat, Monsieur
Cosette shall live in my protection
You are very welcome here
I shall not forsake my vow
Take a glass
Take a chair
Cosette shall have a father now
[Verse 5]
What to do, what to say
Shall you carry our treasure away?
What a gem, what a pearl
Beyond rubies is our little girl
How can we speak of debt?
Let's not haggle for darling Colette
Cosette
Cosette
[Verse 6]
Dear Fantine, gone to rest
Have we done for her child what is best?
Shared our bread, shared each bone
Treated her like she's one of our own
Like our own, Monsieur
[Verse 7]
Your feelings do you credit, sir
And I will ease the parting blow
Let us not talk of bargains or bones or greed
Now may I say we are agreed?
[Verse 8]
That would quite fit the bill
If she hadn't so often been ill
Little dear cost us dear
Medicines are expensive, Monsieur
Not that we begrudged a sou
It's no more than we Christians must do
[Verse 9]
One thing more, one small doubt
There are treacherous people about
No offence, please reflect
Your intentions may not be correct
[Verse 10]
No more words, here's your price
Fifteen hundred for your sacrifice
Come, Cosette, say goodbye
Bye
Let us seek out some friendlier sky
Thank you both for Cosette
Pleasure
It won't take you too long to forget
[Bridge]
Forget what?
Forget what?
[Outro]
Come, Cosette, come, my dear
From now on, I will always be here
Where I go, you will be
Will there be children and castles to see?
Yes, Cosette, yes, it's true
There's a castle just waiting for you
Written by: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel
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