Hamilton: An American Musical

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History Has Its Eyes on You

History Has Its Eyes on You lyrics by Hamilton: An American Musical. I was younger than you are now When I was given my first command I led my men straight...

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History Has Its Eyes on You

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I was younger than you are now

When I was given my first command

I led my men straight into a massacre

I witnessed their deaths firsthand

I made every mistake

I felt the shame rise in me

And even now I lie awake

Knowing history has its eyes on me

History has it's eyes on me

Let me tell you what I wish I'd known

When I was young and dreamed of glory

You have no control

Who lives, who dies

Who tells your story

I know that we can win

I know that greatness lies in you

But remember from here on in

History has it's

Eyes on you

History has it's eyes on you

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