The Only Choice

As hard as we wish for peace, the harsh reality of war is too often the world we live in. "The Only Choice" is a powerful ballad that dramatizes this agonizing decision--to fight for good over evil, especially when it comes with real sacrifice. It opens with a poignant tenor solo, and also features a brief a cappella section in the middle of the piece before coming to a powerful final chord.

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Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/2 Tpt/2 Tbn/Alto & Tenor Sax

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Price
$350
Genre
Musical Theater
Voicing
SSA, SAB, SATB
Functions
Ballad
Difficulty
Difficult
I wish this all were different
I wish our hearts weren't bruised and sore
I wish we lived in a world without the need for war
But this is where we are
Some battles must be fought
It's the only choice we got

I wish I had the power
To wave a magic wand and heal us all
But in the face of evil
We must answer the call
We will make it through
We're stronger than we thought
It's the only choice we got

How I long to join you
How I yearn to do more
I will write and you'll respond
I know that our bond will endure

I wish this all were different
That we could avoid this tearful goodbye
But we have to be strong now
At least we'll try
From afar I will love you
With all of my might
'Till the no so distant day
When darkness gives way to the light

So we'll make it through the madness
We'll make it through the years and years apart
I trust the steady beating of my heart
My heart is crying out
My throat is in a knot
But I will use the voice I got
When our battle is fought
I'll show what I got!

(Ben Wexler)

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