What you choose to work on and who you choose to work with, are far more important than how hard you work.
Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.
[Peggy] Daddy said to be home by sundown
[Angelica] Daddy doesn’t need to know
[Peggy] Daddy said not to go downtown
[Eliza] Like I said, you’re free to go
[Angelica] But — look around, look around, the
Revolution’s happening in New York
[Eliza/Peggy] New York
[Company] Angelica
[Schuyler sisters & Company] Work!
[Peggy] It’s bad enough daddy wants to go to war.
[Eliza]
People shouting in the square.
[Peggy] It’s bad enough there’ll be violence on our shore.
[Angelica] New ideas in the air.
[Angelica & Male ensemble] Look around, look around —
[Eliza] Angelica, remind me what we’re looking for…
[All men] She’s lookin’ for me!
[Angelica] Eliza, I’m lookin’ for a mind at work
I’m lookin’ for a mind at work!
I’m lookin’ for a mind at work!
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy] Work!