Go the Distance -Hercules

This one goes out to all of those finishing up midterm exams and papers! I used it as a kind of anthem to get through my semester and I hope it motivates you too. This song is of course from Disney's 1997 movie Hercules, featuring music by the great Alan Menken. In this song the young god Hercules sings about how he must prove himself and "go the distance" if he is to earn entry back into Mount Olympus. The voice of Hercules is sung by Broadway veteran Roger Bart (whom I adore). I hope you sing along, I know you can go the distance! 

Here are the lyrics:

I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
to feel like I belong

I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I will go most anywhere
to find where I belong

(Reprise)

I will beat the odds
I can go the distance
I will face the world
Fearless, proud and strong
I will please the gods
I can go the distance
Till I find my hero's welcome
Right! where! I belong!

Here's that scene from the movie!