Dog Eat Dog (The Sewers) Lyrics

[Thenardier is picking through the corpses in the sewers.] ThenardierHere's a hint of goldStuck into a toothPardon me M'sieurYou won't be needing this no more.Shouldn't be too hard to sell.Add it to the pileAdd it to the stockHere among the sewer ratsA breath away from hellYou get accustomed to the smell. Well someone's got to clean 'em up, my friendsBodies on the highwayLaw and order upside downSomeone's got to collect their odds and endsAs a service to the town! [Valjean arrives, carrying Marius, and collapses. Thenardier robs Marius.] Here's a tasty ringPretty little thingWouldn't want to waste itThat would really be a crimeThank you sir, I'm in your debtHere's another toyTake it off the boyHis heart's no longer goingAnd he's lived his little timeBut his watch is ticking yet! Well, someone's got to clean them up, my friendsBefore the little harvestDisappears into the mudSomeone's got to collect their odds and endsWhen the gutters run with blood. It's a world where the dog eats the dogWhere they kill for bones in the streetAnd God in His HeavenHe don't interfere'Cause he's dead as the stiffs at my feetI raise my eyes to see the heavensAnd only the moon looks downThe harvest moon shines down! [He turns over Valjean's body, recognizes him, and leaves. Eventually, Valjean picks up Marius again and walks through the sewers. As they emerge, they meet Javert.] ValjeanIt's you, JavertI knew you wouldn't wait too longThe faithful servant at his post once more!This man's done no wrong,And he needs a doctor's care. JavertI warned you I would not give inI won't be swayed ValjeanAnother hour yetAnd then I'm yoursAnd all our debts are paid. JavertThe man of mercyComes againAnd talks of justice ValjeanCome, time is running shortLook down, JavertHe's standing in his graveGive way, JavertThere is a life to save. JavertTake him Valjean,Before I change my mindI will be waiting24601. [Valjean carries Marius off.]