captions paid for by nbc-universal television hello, everybody. it's try-day, friday. it is april 6th. we're getting ready for a big easter weekend. it is both good friday today and the first night of passover. so a lot of families and friends are going to be getting together to celebrate. >> yes, indeed. hi! >> i'll see my old pal regis on sunday. in the meantime, we're going to be out in california to see cody. look at a couple more colleges with cass.

>> look at you, you're busy. >> what are you going to be doing? >> i'm going to go to rehoboth with jay, my mom, my mother. >> don't pack your thong, it is going to be chilly. we don't usually start off our show with a plea but we have one. some people like the "ihoda" play list and some people don't. >> i like the play list, i don't usually like your songs. >> well, someone would like to be on the play list. >> i'm sorry, we don't just do it for everybody. >> we have a videotape, i guess, plea. let's listen. >> hoda, kathie lee -- it's justin here. i just wanted to say, hoda, please put "boyfriend" on your play list. you need to. it's great, man. if you haven't heard it, check it out. it's called "boyfriend" and you should play it. right now. >> let's hear it. >> how can you say no to him? ♪

>> oh, i like it. >> if you were my boyfriend, i'd be arrested. >> prison time. >> what a sweet guy! all right, we've done it. >> we have done it. he's made it. he asks and he receives. >> pleading works every time. there is yet another study out, you guys. this one has -- >> this one i agree with. >> yes. this one has to do with doing the spin classes and bike riding. they say there is another reason to avoid the gym. bicycling can hurt your -- downstairs. they say it is the numbness from sitting on the bike seat and doing the spinning. >> don't look at me. >> they say -- we know it is uncomfortable, but now they actually, according to this study, have some scientific proof that it messes with your -- downstairs so you got to be careful. the way that they say -- i think

if your handlebars are too -- see? if your handlebars are too low, it is a problem. you have to have your handlebars high and your seat low. here's the thing i don't understand about bicycling and spin classes and stuff. the seats are teeny. why don't they have a big seat that's padded and comfy? because i would like a class if the seat were bigger and cozy. >> they sure don't make them for post menopausal women like myself. that's for sure. we've always known bicycling can be tough on men's -- >> downstairs. >> we're allowed to say testicles, aren't we? >> yes. it can cause erectile dysfunction, it says. >> what's more fun than being around little kids at 4:00 in the afternoon and hearing commercials for erectile dysfunction. i can't believe they let those on the air. i mean come on. we have enough to explain. it is hard enough to explain how babies get here, much less than when it is erectile dysfunction.

of course i'm talking about it right now and it's 10:00 in the morning. slap me! >> as you get dressed in the morning, do you ever wonder what does what i'm wearing say about me, does it make a statement? >> no, because i'm like that lady from england and i know i'm beautiful and i know that everybody hates me because i'm so beautiful. >> i still can't believe her. >> i can't get over it! >> anyone who thinks that -- she keeps saying people give her gifts on the street? first of all, i don't even think it's true. are people approaching her and handing her free things? >> apparently, hoda. >> we're sorry. >> too much cleavage says you have an urge for power. if you're stuff is out -- >> i think it says you're a slut. what's the problem? >> now, if you button up too much -- >> is that me? >> that's you with it all hanging. if you button up too much -- me -- it shows that you feel like if you show your junk it's a sign of weakness and not power

so you button up. why did you show that old picture? >> that's the first week we worked together. they say if you have a scrunchy in your hair, which i do every single morning, it means you miss the free-wheeling days of high school. i don't miss high school a bit but i love a scrunchy because it gets the hair out of your face without leaving a mark on your hair like regular rubber bands do. >> think it through. if you wear too much bling, it means you're trying to keep up with the joneses. it means you are in financial trouble. >> well, kim kardashian is not in financial trouble. >> she blings it out. >> yeah. long flowing locks, hiding something. that's what you're doing or you're using your hair to distract -- >> look at you. your bling and your hair. you're all in one. >> i'm a total slut. >> how about this one? short skirt. >> i'm everything today. that's the only one i agree with but i don't want to look like me as a teenager, i want to look like my daughter as a teenager. it's not fair. >> if you wear a pencil skirt it shows confidence.

>> i agree. there's our bobbie. >> high heels, also confidence. you're in longer looking up to a man -- b.t., are those your feet? >> yes. >> bobbie's got it all going on. remember we were at the big anniversary for the "today" show and flo rida performed and he gave you a very special gift? >> i took his sneakers. >> he gave them to you. >> he insisted you have them. did you not steal from him. >> here they are. we decided these are going to be donated to a charity i love so much, it's called groove with me. it's based out in harlem and these young girls get to go there and dance and the great thing is the graduation rate from high school in that area is 50%. among the kids who go to groove with me, it's 98%. it is unbelievable. you can bid on those boots with the fur -- with the whole club

is looking at her -- she hit the floor. ♪ shorty got low low low low >> here comes my favorite part. ♪ the magic sweatpants and the reeboks with the straps ♪ >> is this a good friday song? >> so if you want to give money for those sneakers which have nothing to do with that -- okay. it's bidding for good. write it down. biddingforgood.com from april 5th to the 23rd. apparently we don't live in the happiest country in the world. did you know that? we're 11th or something on the list. economists at gallup says the united states report card is not so great. number five is canada. number four -- the netherlands. number three -- norway. all these seem like the same kind of country. number two, finland. number one, denmark. >> they're all in scandinavia. they have a very high suicide rate, don't they, in scandinavia?

>> i don't know. >> i think they do. let's check that. >> here's what they have in common. average income is high and the people live longer. the ones that don't off themselves. >> the ones that don't commit suicide live a long, long time. >> did you make that up? >> no. of course i've heard other things that were not true. we will get back to you on that. all right. >> i like the lady who said she won the lottery. i'm sorry. >> it ain't over yet. this story is an ongoing thing. >> can we just say one thing about her? >> you can't make someone up like that lady. >> she claimed somewhere her ticket -- she hid it in a mcdonald's where she works and she had a news conference with her attorney and was filing her nails and talking on the phone while her attorney was fielding questions. >> i guess her english is not as good as she would perhaps like. i think she speaks creole. let your lawyer do your talking for you. but i loved her shirt.

>> something about -- >> swine scum i think? nothing says class like wearing a t-shirt while you're doing your nails when your lawyer's pleading your case that you are an upstanding american citizen. all right, it is try-day friday. this is called motza-toff. like toffy. they are not kosher so we don't want to confuse you on that. >> but they're good. they took the cracker and dipped it in chocolate. >> it's unleavened bread. >> it's fancy. >> it's a commandment. >> it's delicious, too. >> it's time for your friday funny. >> i've never seen this before -- after being married

for 40 years, a man took a careful look at his wife one day and said 40 years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10-inch black and white tv. but i've got to sleep every night with a hot 23-year-old girl. now i have a $700,000 home, a $60,000 car, and a nice, big bed and a large-screen tv but i'm sleeping with a 63-year-old woman. it seems to me that you're not holding up your side of things. his wife is a very reasonable woman. she told him to go out and find a hot 23-year-old girl and she would make sure that he would once again be living in a cheap house, driving a junk car, sleeping on a sofa bed and watching a 10-inch black and white tv! older women are great and they really know how to solve an old guy's problem. now you can laugh. it's time for -- "bobbie's buzz." >> where did you get that dress? i love it. >> $9 at h & m. equal opportunity shopper here. i will take it from anywhere. so lots of fun new beauty this week.

there is a big sort of craze happening with textured nails. these microbeads, bear with me. a runway inspired this. basically you would take -- these are new kits that are going to be launched at sephora next week, brand-new for $25. you put the wet nail polish on and the kit instead of having to go and make a mess, helps you shake the beads on. you press them on and that's it. it's done. instant nail art. then this kit actually gives you the tray and a funnel so you can catch all the beads. okay? >> kathie would never use that. >> you're really going to want to do that again. >> all different color combinations. maybe i'll get the white on you next. >> okay. >> this is a really great brand-new nail polish remover from cutex. it will get rid of the stuff. if you look at my legs, not

because i love them -- i have nylons on. and you know what's funny? these are from pretty poly. if you look close, these are open-toe nylons and they're from this uk company, kate middleton started this year termed pretty poly. there's also a brand-new pair of sheers called sun kissed that are actually self-tanning tights. you wear these self-tanning tights and it helps give you the faux glow. afterwards, you can wash the tights but you'll have tan legs. it's the world's first pair. >> you know who is going to be so upset? our spanx lady. she's doing all right. coming up, oliver platt with a sneak peek at the new season.

on the hit show time series "the big c," acclaimed actor oliver platt plays paul jamison whose wife is living with cancer. last season paul suffered a heart attack, but did he survive? >> before we try to pry that out of oliver, let's look at what led up to paul's heart attack after he crashes an insurance company's holiday party. take a look. >> why don't i just leave you with something else to think about while you drink? you all work for a health insurance company, which means, no doubt, that you're probably covered by the same insurance. well, you better hope you don't get sick. >> you're so much fun at parties. now we know you're dealing with a lot with your wife who -- the lovely laura libby who plays your wife so well, suffering with cancer. but you have your own issues, mister. >> i do. i do. one of the things that i love

about the show is that it's very truthful about -- i think we all wish that we would sort of hope that we sort of like turn into gary cooper when our loved one gets sick and be heroic and change the didies. >> do all the right things. >> i think people respond in very mysterious ways. somebody's version of gary cooper can be very un-gary cooper-like when they're doing their best. >> kind of twisted. >> the funny thing about this show, when you read what it's about, i would think it would sort of be a turnoff. but when you watch it, it is a whole different game. i think your character is especially unique. i mean what happens -- this is the end of last season so we're not giving anything away, you're kind of clutching your chest and falling down and people are dying to know what happens to you. >> i have -- first of all, there's a predator drone from show time out there just waiting for me to forget. but -- >> but you're here promoting the new season. >> i will say this.

i have an official, but somewhat solemn -- i think we have to be very respectful about people. and what i have to say about this, is this -- ooh! i'm a ghost maybe. that didn't go -- >> that fell so flat. >> that happens sometimes. >> ask me again. >> swing and a miss! we assume because you're here you are promoting the new season. but you do survive and you have your own health issues then that your wife has to deal with. >> this is what i have to say about that -- ooh! >> as an actor you try many times in previews to get it right. >> now in addition to this program, which is great, you also obviously -- we know you from a lot of thinks, broadway is among them. you have something cooking there? >> going to be doing "shakespeare in the park" this summer. 50th anniversary. the show is "as you like it," which is exactly the way bill shakespeare himself says, look,

i got a great new show for you, for you people at the globe. "as you like it." i'm going to be playing touchstone. >> i love you in everything you do but i was talking with my dear friend this morning, all talking about how we love beethoven so much that -- if there's a whole generation that hasn't seen beethoven -- are you in beethoven, aren't you? it is a classic hysterical family film. you've got to see him -- if you have children, got to watch "beethoven." don't watch "the big c" -- >> no, not with the kiddies. >> great to see you, oliver. we'll try to come see you this summer if it's not too warm. >> check your iphone before you go. >> there might be winds blowing. ooh! up next, sara's getting our fans ready to ask us some unbelievably daring questions. oh, please, after these messages. [ male announcer ] when do you take 5-hour energy?

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it is time for 3-2-1 live with sara haines who's hanging around with the crowd over at the nbc experience store. >> okay, sara, what probing questions have you got lined up for us? >> the first one is from darla from ohio. >> hi, girls. >> hi! >> i just want to tell you, you make me laugh every day and i want to know what has been your best moment that's just made the both of you laugh and had such a good time. >> oh, gosh, there have been so many. tomorrow is our four-year anniversary. >> i can't believe it! >> yeah! thank you, donny deutsch. yes. it's been four years. you know what the first thing that came to mind was? for me, when we had our first mardi gras together and we were going through the king cake and looking for the baby. i said it is a baby jesus. she goes, no it's not. i said yes, it is. i don't know, to me you'd have to look it up. it was one of the funniest things ever.

>> i think every day is one of those days when you're not sure what's going to happen. usually the funniest days happen when they're unplanned, we don't even realize when we're both punchy. >> excuse me, speak for yourself -- but she's right. it could be today -- hasn't happened yet but hope springs eternal. thank you. >> our next question is from vanessa who's from new york city. >> hoba and kathie lee, i notice you all are so close and i'm just wondering is that closeness the same off the air and how much time do you all spend together? >> i don't spend much time with hoba. >> that is just terrible! >> that is yoda, to you. >> hoda! >> you don't know my name. >> i love this woman. >> hoda, i know. >> we spend lots of time together and we have a great time. you can't fake this. but thank you. >> thanks, guys. >> so hoba, what's up. new beauty rules -- that's just mean.

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for half price. ♪ h-o-t-w-i-r-e ♪ hotwire.com i played this for you. ♪ they call me maybe carly something something. we love this song. >> this is a great song. >> apparently we all agree it is a great song. we're back on this try-day friday with the answers to all your burning questions about -- men. >> like how do you tell a guy you want to be more than friends and why can't men just say what they mean. our resident guy's guy, donny deutsch. >> wearing my greenwich, connecticut outfit. trying to get a little invitation. >> you're always welcome, sweetheart. >> we're ready. >> first question is from adelle -- not that one, though. how do you tell someone you've been friends with for years that you'd like something more with them without losing or ruining the friendship? >> by the way, you're going to risk that. but if you feel that way, just

say it. say look, i cherish our friendship and just jump him. >> if they say no does it mean that the friendship -- >> no. what gets weird is if you go into it, then it doesn't work. but i've been with women -- i've had situations where women i've been friends with have said to me they'd like something more, i was like that's great but i actually like you too much, i don't want to risk our friendship and we just went on from there. >> it didn't make it weird? >> no. had we slept together, started a relationship, then pulled back -- no. just go for it and if he doesn't jump, fine. >> next question from ginger -- why is it that before we married my husband got up and did the dishes without me asking and now he won't even load the dishwasher. >> does he still eat? >> because you got married. you got to lay it out there. this is what you do, this is what i do. not like you used to do it, not in a nagging way. if we both work -- by the way, if she or he doesn't work, maybe he should be doing it. everything's got to be fair. >> what's the line that chuck says -- no man runs for a bus

that he's already on. they stop trying once they're there. >> not if the woman's smart. visa versa. you got to keep a relationship fresh. it is very easy for both sexes to take each other for granted. >> you also have to understand -- >> we just had a moment. i had a moment. >> you have to understand that life has seasons and things change. if you want everything to be what it was like when you were 20 years old, what's the point of that? that's why he changes women every five minutes. >> i don't. that is not -- >> next question! >> that's not true. >> janice wants to know, what is the best way to educate my husband about menopause. sometimes my hot flashes seem like a big joke to him. >> you used the word educate. we're dumb about a lot of stuff. i'm going to say something you guys are going to mock me and i'm kind of a smart guy. i don't know exactly what that means, menopause. you got to tell us. >> you've never stayed with a woman long enough to experience it. >> i'm just saying, i know

conceptually overall what it is. i don't know exactly -- okay, this happens and this is -- >> when you date older women -- >> it is a beautiful thing. it is a part of the seasons. it is autumn, crunchy leaves -- >> the next question is from vanessa. donny, if men are so simple, why can't they just say what they mean instead of us women having to figure out what they really mean? >> because without, frankly, over stereotyping, a lot of men, it is hard for us -- we've been socialized that it's not manly sometimes to express ourselves. or to talk about our needs or whatnot. that's not all men. i'm not saying it makes it right but men are just wired differently. i hate do the venus and mars thing, but it is so hard for us. we seem vulnerable saying i need this or i want this and this is not right. >> the average guy has no trouble saying i need another beer, i need another -- pizza. >> no. i'm talking about emotional stuff. >> emotional stuff. they miss their mommies. >> yes, we do.

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now on "today's beauty," beauty rule breakers and why sometimes it pays to question authority. a few of hollywood's hottest lovelies have rebelled against outdated beauty laws and are more fresh and fabulous for it. >> "women's health" editor is here to tell us how to follow their lead. how are you? >> good, how are you? >> good, thank you so much. >> a lot of those rules that you hear about that they always say never, never, never, you say -- >> you don't even know where they came from but it's like they've been passed down from generation to generation. >> don't wear white after labor day, all those things. >> first rule is a formal event calls for a fancy up-do. >> very outdated. you get this image in your head of bridesmaids from years past, tight severe buns and french twists.

no longer necessary. we would rather you have a fresh take. >> blake lively. >> she's amazing. she likes to have her hair a little imperfect. for this particular premier she did a very cool unexpected braid along the length of her hair there. celebrities like jennifer aniston -- that's her classic go-to look. she likes movement. this is a woman in her 40s. at the academy awards two years ago, she did that french braid along her hairline. >> always elegant. >> that's the key. >> you also hear about women over 40 who grow their hair long and they say that after 40 we're supposed to cut our hair. >> i hate that rule. i think it is so annoying. who decided women of a certain age need a short helmet hair style. it's just not relevant anymore. celebrities like demi moore, sandra bulluck, sarah jessica parker. they're always wearing their hair long. but you need to keep it very healthy, very pristine. once a week do a deep hair conditioner. really keep it healthy and strong. give trims every six to eight weeks. even if you get a quarter-inch

off the ends it makes a difference. and cut long layers. anything that hits from your chin length and below, get rid of the layers. you direct attention down instead of up here on your lines. >> you can take care of that, too. >> fake eyelashes should only come out at night for like a fancy thing. >> very old school. people are still imagining like drag queens. but celebrities wear them all the time on the red carpet. this is for an evening event. taylor swift -- >> we're not sure she's really wearing them. we think she might be. >> they look fabulous. there are tricks for daytime. >> sara, come on out and show us. this is how -- i guess we're supposed to wear them. come on out. >> sara is a diehard steeler fan. she can wear this to work, a game. >> those look so natural. >> these are individual clumps that we placed three or clumps to the corners.

we blended them with her real lashes. just apply mascara at your lash base. you don't want the color all the way at your tips because that can make them look heavy and thick. this is a very light wispy look. >> sara's blinking. are they uncomfortable? >> no. >> close your eyes for one second. look how long they are. >> she's not a big makeup person so they look great on her. >> you can also do the rapid lash thing which works for me. >> you can also do strips. >> the last rule is redheads should not wear red lipstick. >> i see it on people like julianne moore allhe time. >> they look great. i think the problem with this rule was that redheads were originally told they need to match the warmth in their hair color so they were going for warm-based reds or russets and that doesn't necessarily look good with their skin tone because most redheads have pink skin tones. go to a primary color red. stop sign cherry red. >> come on out, suzanne. >> she's wearing a try red.

it is devoid of any undertones. it is not going cool blue undertones or warm orange. it is right in the middle. i think she looks great. >> i think you do, too. thank you. thank you, hon. >> that's it. thank you. >> i want to break some more rules! >> that's all we got. next, we're going to whip something up in the kitchen with chef george mendez. talking about an easter brunch -- right after this. good morning. heading into easter weekend, we expect some showers and thunderstorms across oklahoma, up into kansas, all the way into minnesota. we'll see some light showers, isolated thunderstorms and still some snow pushing across the northern plains there. but dry across the eastern half of the country. and even the west not looking bad at all. temperatures warming up across southern california. los angeles, your high in the

low 70s. some cooler air in montana. 52 in billings. 72 in louisville. great weather here in the southeast. sunny in new york city. 60 degrees for your high. on sunday, easter, not bad at all. high plains drying out. showers very isolated across texas and oklahoma. low threat for severe, but something to keep an eye on. ohio valley expecting rabe through the interior of the northeast there and your temperatures for easter, 78 in atlanta. 65 in new york city, just perfect. 70 in kansas city. salt lake city, also in the 70s. monday, showers continue to linger here around the lakes. and we'll see this system pull away into the northeast, parts of new england, dropping temperatures into the 50s. in fact, quite cold starting out on wednesday. some areas getting into the 30s. some of the coolest air we've had since february here across the east, including atlanta

dropping overnight. our temperatures will be in the 40s and warming to about 68 by wednesday. more showers across the plains and moving into the west there. only 51 in chicago by next thursday. so temperatures are going down in the coming days. we want you to "wake up with al" weekdays on the weather channel. the latest on weather news and of course your forecast at 6:00 and 10:00 a.m. c'mon dad! i'm here to unleash my inner cowboy. instead i got heartburn. [ horse neighs ] hold up partner. prilosec isn't for fast relief. try alka-seltzer. it kills heartburn fast. yeehaw!

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♪ happy easter ♪ happy easter >> we're back on this good friday with "today celebrates easter." making an easter brunch that's perfect. >> whether you are serving a small group or a large crowd, we have some recipes for you. with george mendez. >> hey! >> you're from portugal, right? >> yes. my family is first generation american. >> will we see a little of that influence in anything we're eating today? >> the vegetables, the eggs, olive oil, potato, yes. absolutely. but it is all about spring vegetables right now. >> are we starting with something to drink? >> champagne lemonade. we're thirsty.

>> let me top this off. >> just lemonade and champagne? >> that looks delicious. get us started on our little course here. >> cheers, sweetie. >> we have a frittata using just spring vegetables. cheers. >> that's nice. you're going to like it, it is not sweet. >> you're right. i like it. >> we have eggs here. you can add the vegetables. spring peas, peppers, the more vegetables, the better. >> i just don't want to make a big mess like hoda would have -- or hoba. >> careful. >> zucchini. >> i heard you can cook. >> okay. >> and then -- >> we just whisk it up a little bit like you're making scrambled eggs. >> hoda, go ahead and ladle this.

you don't want to go too far up. >> who has time? it's for tv. >> there you go. >> hoba, stop! >> it's all about speed. >> she doesn't realize that stuff's going to cook, too. she doesn't care. >> good job. >> hoda! >> then we have bananas -- >> wait, what's happening here? >> these are thyme potato cakes. these go into a 375-degree oven for ten minutes. >> you're making something else. >> you eat with your hands. that's how you should eat the mini frittatas. >> delicious. you have some bananas here caramelizing. >> chocolate and banana pancakes. >> where is your restaurant? >> i'm between here and 16th avenue. >> look how he's cooking up the

bananas. how cute. >> throw a banana in anything, it tastes better. just sweet butter? >> unsalted. >> what's happening here? >> then we're going to add -- this is our dry ingredients, flour, baking powder and a little bit of salt, then our egg and milk mixture. go ahead and whisk. >> did you start learning to cook from your portuguese mama? >> i started by making breakfast at home with my mom and my sister, my dad. pancakes were probably one of the first things that i learned to make. >> good job. you want it a little bit lumpy. then go right into -- >> chocolate? >> add your chocolate, as much as you want. perfect. >> that's how much i want. >> can people actually get this at your restaurant this easter sunday? >> yes, we're open for brunch on easter. starting 1:00 until 8:00 p.m. >> great. >> you just cook them up. little maple syrup on it? >> yeah.

now we're going to add -- you're going to get in here. >> i'm sorry, i'm enjoying this very much. i'll help. >> now you're going to ladle in the pancake batter. >> where did the ladle go. >> use that one. >> ooh! >> that's fine. come on over here. >> are you sure? i don't know. raw eggs? >> here we go. skip that stuff. these are ready. >> i'm going to give kath a taste of this one. >> there you go. >> thank you, hon. >> are you enjoying that? >> everything's delicious. i can't wait to come to your restaurant, too. >> please do. >> stick around. because we love this show on broadway. it is a performance by the cast of the musical "once." you are going to love it. it is just delicious. just like this. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

>> announcer: the "toyota concert series" on "today" -- brought to you by toyota. >> hoda and i see all the new shows. this one "once" has been my favorite all year long. this is the one i hope wins the tony for best new musical. >> it is based on a story of the shared love of music. >> we are so happy you are here today. i sat with tommy tune over the weekend. he's seen it three times already. >> i saw him in new york theaters. he's hard to miss.

>> when tommy tune says this is why we all got into theater, it means something. >> means a lot. >> you guys just quickly -- true to the movie or kind of your own take? >> i would say it is more of a theatrical take on the film. it's quite different than the film but it retains the heart, it retains the emotion, sort of retains the essence of the film but presented in a broad way. >> you care about each person on stage so much. >> yes. everyone. >> there are 13 of you, you all play instruments. best part is you can drink before the show, can you drink at intermission. it all takes place in an irish pub. here they are from "once." ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ i don't know you but i want

you ♪ ♪ all the more for that ♪ words fall through me and always fool me and i can't react ♪ ♪ and games that never amount to more than that play themselves out ♪ ♪ save this sinking boat and point out how we still got time ♪

♪ raise your hopeful voice you have a choice you made it now ♪ ♪ falling slowly sing your melody i'll sing it loud ♪ ♪ oh ooh oh whoa ♪