Happy New Year is a song that only appears in the musical version of Rent. It is reprised in Happy New Year B.
Lyrics[]
Mimi
How long till next year?
Roger
Three and a half minutes
Mimi
I'm giving up my vices
I'm going back- Back to school
Eviction or not this, week's been so hot
As long as I got you I know I'll be cool
I couldn't crack the love code dear
Til you made the lock on my heart explode!
It's gonna be a happy New Year
A happy New Year
Mark
Coast is clear
Your suppose to be working, that's for midnight
Where are they?
There isn't much time
Mimi
Maybe they're dressing?
I mean what does one wear that's apropos for a party
That's also a crime
Maureen
Chips anyone?
Mark
You can take the girl out of hicksville
But you can't take the hicksville out of the girl
Maureen
My riot got you on TV, I deserve a royalty!
Mimi
Be nice you two, or no god awful champagne
Maureen
Don't mind if I do. No luck?
Roger
Bolted plywood padlocked with a chain
A total dead end
Maureen
Just like my ex girlfriend
Honey I know you're there
Please pick up the phone
Are you okay?
It's not funny
It's not fair
How can I atone?
Are you okay?
I lose control but I can learn to behave
Give me one more chance
Let me be your slave
I'll kiss your Doc Martens
Let me kiss your Doc Martens!
Your every wish I will obey
(Joanne enters)
Joanne
That might be okay
Down girl
Heel, stay
I did a bit of research with my friends at legal aid
Technically, you're squatters
There's hope
But just in case
Mark and Roger
Rope!
Mark
We can hoist a line
Joanne
To the fire escape
Mark
And tie off at
Mark and Joanne
that bench
Maureen
I can't take them as chums
Joanne
So start hoisting, wench!
Roger
I think I should be laughing
Yet I forget- Forget how to begin
I'm feeling something inside and yet I still can't decide
If I should hide or made a wide open grin
Last week I wanted just to disappear
My life was dust
But now it just may be a happy New Year
A happy New Year
(Collins and Angel enter)
Collins
Bond- James Bond
Angel
And Pussy Galore- in person.
Mimi
Pussy, you came prepared!
Angel
I was a boy scout once
And a Brownie, 'til some brat got scared
Collins
Aha- Moneypenny, my martini!
Mimi
Will bad champagne do?
Roger
That's shaken, not stirred
Collins
Pussy, the bolts
Angel
Just say the word!
Mimi
Two minutes left to execute our plan
Collins
Where's everyone else?
Roger
Playing Spider-man
Mark
Ironic close up tight
On the phone machine's red light
Once the boho boys are gone
The power mysteriously comes on...
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Rent Songs |
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| Act I Tune Up 1 • Voice Mail • Tune Up 2• Rent • You Okay Honey? • Tune Up 3 • One Song Glory • Light My Candle Voice Mail 2 • Today 4 U • You'll See • Tango: Maureen • Life Support • Out Tonight • Another Day • Will I? On The Street • Santa Fe • I'll Cover You • We're Okay • Christmas Bells • Over The Moon • La Vie Boheme I Should Tell You • La Vie Boheme B |
| Act II Seasons of Love • Happy New Year • Voice Mail 3 • Happy New Year B • Take Me or Leave Me • Seasons of Love B Without you • Voice Mail 4 • Contact • I'll Cover You (Reprise) • Halloween • Goodbye Love • What You Own Voice Mail 5 • Finale • Your Eyes • Finale B |