"Peace is Ours" genre: Musicals/Broadway
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	A soaring trio from Act II of the musical John Paul Jones, composed by Julian Wagstaff. Performed by James Dickson, John Mills and Jane C. Young, this song portrays a battle of wills between John Paul Jones (James Dickson), Ben Franklin and Countess Nicolson.
	CD: John Paul Jones - Original 2001 Cast and Orchestra Recording   Label: Julian Wagstaff / Freed Records (www.thefreedomcompany.co.uk) Credits: Music and Lyrics by Julian Wagstaff. Performed by James Dickson, John Mills and Jane C. Young of The Freedom Company with the Paul Jones Orchestra conducted by Simon Hanson.
	Story Behind the Song This number appears towards the end of Act II of the musical. The American War of Independence has been won, and John Paul Jones' place in history is assured. However, while his ambition drives him onwards to greater glories, his friend Ben Franklin sees danger in this. Meanwhile Countess Nicolson, who is in love with Jones, is tormented by his apparent lack of feeling towards her. The orchestral components of the this recording were recorded live in a concert hall in two takes. The vocal parts were recorded separately in the studio over three separate sessions. Lyrics FRANKLIN: It’s a joy to have you Close at hand once more old friend JONES: It warms my heart to be In dear old Paris once again Dear Doctor Franklin Time lies heavy on the hands Of this once feted fighting man FRANKLIN: A fighting man no more, I plead The hour of struggle now is past Rest from your labours, pay me heed The peace we yearned for Peace we dreamed of Now at last is ours! JONES: I shall not be tied I cannot be free Till I know the glory Of a fleet ensign which bears my name Everything to win All my hopes to lose Should I retire to count the cost Or celebrate the life I choose? FRANKLIN: Peace is ours! The prize is won! Free to build a new world We shall raise it higher with each new day Nothing left to win Everything to lose Grasp the hour that's now at hand Rejoice in our victorious cruise JONES: How can my courage be at peace Ignored by those whose cause I serve... FRANKLIN: (speaks) Hardly ignored! JONES: Ignored, like jetsam on the rocks I gave my all to your crusade! FRANKLIN: Will the fighting never end for you? NICOLSON: Heartless, shining blade Ungrateful, hateful made Valiant warrior, tend my plea I beg, no more a stranger be Love which once was ours Return, enraptured hours Dispel all vicious thoughts That your cruel heart could cease to beat for me JONES: The song is never sung Until the game is won! How could I be true to thee When my true love's the raging sea? I will not be tied I cannot be free While my honour is not whole Love's temples hold no grace for me NICOLSON: Return to me in heaven's name! JONES: Inside the tempest rages on.

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