Please, Don't Take Him

Mayor Dobbs:Don't deny him a better way of life
when he can grow up with pride.
Folks will laugh and talk behind his back
if you bring home a bastard child.
Alice:You can't take him,
he's my baby.
You can't take my baby boy.
Daddy, don't you let him,
momma, don't let him.
You can't take my baby boy.
Mayor Dobbs:Don't be foolish,
why would you want to do this?
Don't you want what's best for him?
Doctor:I know people wealthy and agreeable
who would like to take him in.
Alice:You can't take him,
NO don’t take him.
You can’t take my baby boy.
Alice and Mamma Murphy:Daddy, don't you let him,
Alice:Momma, don't let him.
You can’t take my baby boy.
Daddy Murphy:Don’t be selfish,
let ‘em go and help him
leave behind a world of shame.
If he’s ridiculed
and they may bother him at school
You’ll only have yourself to blame.
Alice:Please don’t take him!
Mamma Murphy:He’s our Grandson
Alice:No, don’t take him
Mamma Murphy:He’s our only one
Alice:You can’t take my baby boy.
Ensemble:Noooo (x7)
Mayor Dobbs:I’m doing you a favor,
you can thank me later
for making your life easier.