See Ave Maria in the Hunchback story.
View the story and lyrics in 
split screen
On the original Hunchback recording, Frollo sings his
verse before Quasimodo. In other performances, Quasimodo sings
first, along with several minor changes in the lyrics. Both
versions are presented here.
Original Version
Current Performed (and Mike Eldred) Version
| Frollo |
What can I do Never before have I been untrue I've given my life No family or friends no children no wife I asked no reward Just the work of the Lord
Where can I go With every breath I fear for my soul God how I've tried To keep my passions locked up inside But now I confess To the sins of the flesh
Esmerelda that gypsy that temptress has stolen my heart Here in a world where it's hard to believe A spell has been cast over me Tell me what can I do
Ave Maria Pray for me in my moment of need Ave Maria How I hope tonight that you'll send your guiding light to me |
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| Quasimodo |
Look at this face All that I've known is fear and disgrace I yearn for love Mother of God look down from above And give me the words that speak only to her
All of my life I've been consumed By anger and spite Could you not see How the whole world reacted to me I pity the child Who has been so reviled
But the moment she touched me I swear that my soul came alive And though I fear love never could be For her and someone like me I need to know
Ave Maria Pray for all banished children of Eve Ave Maria How I hope tonight That you'll send your guiding light to me |
| Both |
Ave Maria
Pray for all banished children of Eve
Ave Maria How I hope tonight That you'll send your guiding light to me |
| Quasimono |
Look at my face All that I've known is fear and disgrace I yearn for love Mother of God look down from above And pity the child Who's been so reviled
Why was I born Into this world of hatred and scorn No one could see The sorrow and shame hiding in me What peace that I knew Were these moments with you
But today someone touched me so sweetly my soul came alive And though I fear she never will see The man I know I could be Please let me dream
Ave Maria Pray for me in my moment of need Ave Maria How I hope tonight That you'll send your guiding light to me |
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| Frollo |
What can I do Never before have I been untrue I've given my life No family or friends no children no wife I've asked no reward Just the work of our Lord
Where can I go With every breath I fear for my soul You know I've tried To keep my passions locked up inside And never give in To temptation or sin
But the powers of Satan can be stronger than any man's faith Here in a world corrupt and depraived Give strength so that I may be saved I beg of you
Ave Maria Pray for me in my moment of need Ave Maria How I hope tonight that you'll send your guiding light to me |
| Both |
Ave Maria Pray for me in my moment of need Ave Maria How I hope tonight that you'll send your guiding light to me |
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