Camelot - Songs

Composer: Frederick Loewe

Lyricist: Alan Jay Lerner

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The songs in "Camelot" were first written in 1960 for the Broadway play. The song "If Ever I Would Leave You" became a popular hit and was recorded by many artists.


If Ever I Would Leave You

Lancelot expresses his love for Guenevere and says "If Ever I Would Leave You" is never.

"If Ever I Would Leave You" became a popular song after the Broadway play of "Camelot" and it made a star of Robert Goulet, Broadway's original Lancelot. It has been recorded by many artists, including Andy Williams, Nancy Wilson and Aretha Franklin.

I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight

Arthur says that his people "Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight" while he is hiding in the woods on the night Guenevere is to arrive at the castle.

The Simple Joys of Maidenhood

Guenevere sings of "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood."

Camelot

Arthur tells Guenevere about "Camelot" and why it is special.

C'est Moi

Lancelot sings of the bravest, noblest knight and he says "C'est Moi," it is I.

The Lusty Month of May

In anticipation of the upcoming Spring fair, Guenevere sings of "The Lusty Month of May."

Then You May Take Me to the Fair

Guenevere tells the three strongest knights that if they agree to fight Lancelot, "Then You May Take Me to the Fair."

How to Handle a Woman

Arthur, exasperated with his efforts to understand and control Guenevere, thinks about what Merlin told him about "How to Handle a Woman."

What Do the Simple Folk Do?

Guenevere asks Arthur "What Do the Simple Folk Do?" when they feel blue.

I Loved You Once in Silence

Lancelot and Guenevere reveal to each other that "I Loved You Once in Silence."

Guenevere

The people in Arthur's kingdom sing of the fate of "Guenevere."