That'll Never Be Me Lyrics - Now.here.this. - Original Cast

Susan: 

There's a beautiful movie star 

On the cover of a magazine 

She started life with a silver spoon 

And now she's on the silver screen 

I wonder what it must be like 

Living on Cloud Nine 

But the closest that I'll get to that 

Is turning through these pages in the checkout line 

If only I were luckier 

If only I were wealthier 

If only I could have her life 

I'd be happy 

But that'll never be me 

Heidi (spoken): 

My father is a very prominent attorney. For as long as I can remember, he's said to me, "You're smart, you're a natural in front of people; you'd make a great lawyer. End of meeting." 

Susan: 

If only I were wiser 

If only I were bolder 

If only I were faster 

I could outrun the voice that says 

That'll never be me 

Heidi (spoken): 

So, I apply, and get accepted, to an extremely prestigious university with a very fancy law school. I don't want to drop any names; let's just say, it rhymes with Duke. 

Susan: 

How'd they get there? 

Where's that road 

That could lead me out of this nowhere town tonight? 

But golden tickets don't get mailed 

To this one-horse town zip code 

So there ain't no use in me waiting for an invite 

Heidi (spoken): 

I know in my heart of hearts that I have no absolutely no desire to become a lawyer, but it would make my dad so proud to see me carry on the family business. And I would love to make my dad proud. So off I go. 

Susan: 

There's a gate on a hillside 

That opens to a field 

Where the grass is greener 

And they say it's where your fate's revealed 

Heidi: 

But I don't dare to go up there 

'Cause I'm certain what my eyes will see 

Is the person who I really am 

Both: 

And not the person that I am trying to be 

If only I were stronger 

If only I were braver 

I would break these ties and be free 

I could finally be the person 

That I wanna be 

But that'll never be me, I know 

Susan: 

That'll never be me 

Heidi: 

That'll never be me 

Susan: 

That'll never be me 

Heidi: 

That'll never be me (held) 

Susan: 

That'll never be me