We’re Not Quittin’!   Lead Sheet

 

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Have you ever felt like it’s the time

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To share your voice, to speak your mind

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Have you ever thought this cannot wait

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It’s not the time to hesitate

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Do you find... It’s the time?

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We’re not quittin’  (No, no, no, no, no)

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We’re not giving up! (Nope, Nope, Nope) (Twice)

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People often tell you to persevere

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To push yourself and have no fear

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You know it’s even harder when you hear “No”

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To gather up the strength to go and go

 

F7        E7    F7        E7

Do you find... It’s the time?

              A          A7       D        Dm

We’re not quittin’  (No, no, no, no, no)

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We’re not giving up! (Nope, Nope, Nope) (Twice)

 

(Visitors come in, per the script, and are invited in to sing…while the band plays through 1 verse.)

 

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When you’ve got a job that just can’t wait

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You need a team to cooperate

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When you work together to get it done

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You do more things while you’re having fun

 

F7        E7    F7        E7

Do you find... It’s the time?

              A          A7       D        Dm

We’re not quittin’  (No, no, no, no, no)

                       A     A7    D       Dm                   

We’re not giving up! (Nope, Nope, Nope) (Four times)

 

Principal

Xavier                  Tanner

Sienna                 Michelle

Allison                 Anita

 

Production Details:

The song is set in the school office. The two teachers and the principal first, then the four leads enter and the song begins. The song demonstrates convictions and commitment.  The principal has a singing line as the chorus section begins. Verse 3 is sung by Allison and Anita, who interrupt the song after the 2nd chorus.

There is a special singing assignment for the “No, no, no” part.

 

Staging:

This could be off-stage if space is available. Or, it’ll require a very significant stage change from the previous classroom scene. There will be 3 adults and 6 singers as the song concludes.

 

Musically:  Key of A

Verses are solos sung by each of the 6 lead students, so the band will play softly. The chorus section is spirited and dramatic, and musically should be colorful and strong.