UPDATE: I saw the show today and Alex Newell has officially snatched all of my wigs, I have no wigs left to snatch, and I'm wondering what he's planning to do with all my wigs.
You've never been away from the sea, child You're gonna need a helping hand A fish has got to learn to swim on land! Walk with me, little girl Don't you be afraid Follow me, little girl Let me be your guide A pretty thing like you Will need a thing or two And whatever you need Mama will provide Oh... Down the road, little girl You may lose your way All alone in a world That may seem too wide But sit on Mama's lap And I will draw a map And whatever you need Mama will provide I'll provide you: Moss! [Alex] To soften the road Rocks! [Alex] To sit on! Trees! [Alex] To sleep underneath! Sand [Alex] Fun for your toes Plantain! [Alex] To fill up your belly Breeze! [Alex] To fan your face Grass! [Alex] For making your bed Mosquitoes?! [Alex] Ha! Bugs will bite little girl And the night will fall All alone in the dark You'll be terrified But you will make it through 'Cause I am liking you! And whatever you need Mama will provide! Oh... Walk with me, little girl And I'll take you far Round each bend, little friend I'll be by your side That's what a Mama's worth: To give her child the earth! And whatever you need Mama will... Provide!
This is still good 4 yrs later!!!He made me fall in love with this play!! My Niece was just casted in the Jr version of this and I cant wait to sing this song in the audience. lbs
If Alex could see this.... YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD!!!!!! IM A MAMA WHO PROVIDES!!!!! KEEP SHARING YOUR GIFT... Please.... i love you. like a mother would... so proud...
Walk with me, little girl Don’t you be afraid Follow me, little girl Let me be your guide A pretty thing like you will need a thing or two And whatever you need Mama will provide Oh... Down the road, little girl You may lose your way All alone in a world That may seem too wide But sit on mama’s lap And I will draw a map And whatever you need Mama will provide!
I have no other words than Alex Newell is a gift to this world and we Stan this overly blessed and talented individual. I wish I could be this talented!
Lyrics: You've never been away from the sea child You're gonna need a helping hand A fish has got to learn to swim on land Walk with me, little girl Don't you be afraid Follow me, little girl Let me be your guide Oh, a pretty thing like you Will need a thing or two And whatever you need Mama will provide Down the road, little girl You may lose your way All alone in a world that may seem to wide But sit on Mama's lap And I will draw a map And whatever you need Mama will provide I'll provide you Moss To soften the road Rocks To sit on Trees To sleep underneath Sand Fun for your toes Plantain To fill up your belly Breeze To fan your face Grass For making your bed Mosquitoes Ha! Bugs will bite, little girl And the night will fall All alone in the dark you'll get terrified But you will make it through 'Cause I am liking you And whatever you need Mama will provide Mama will provide Mama will provide Mama will provide I wanna provide, yeah Walk with me, little girl And I'll take you far 'Round each bend, little friend I'll be by your side That's what a Mama's worth To give her child the Earth And whatever you need Mama will Mama will Mama will Mama will Oh, mama will Provide!
I was like 12 rooting for Alex on the glee project and I'm 18 now and I still love and support him he's literally amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I also love his music. Go stream "Boy You Can Keep It"
Feeling a run down with a cold this morning and I ran pass this on FB an WOW just WOW. I have clicked play so many times and each time that powerhouse of a voice just lifts my sprits. So much so I just purchased tickets to see the show in NYC. I can not wait. Momma will provide YES!!!!
Been loving this dude since Glee !!! What a voice and presence. This was also the first show I ever acted in as a kid in a musical theater summer camp so this song will always hold a special place in my heart . No one does this number better than him . Brilliant
I had the great privilege of seeing this production of Once On This Island in NY a couple months ago. It was absolutely spectacular. One of the most memorable theater experiences of my life. Hats off to the director, cast, crew, musicians, set/costume designers, and everyone else involved for creating something truly special.
She’s got soul in her voice triple her age. She looks so young I can’t believe that voice is coming out of her. This revival is so fucking good. Just found out about it
I was blessed with seeing once on this island in June, and it was so amazing! I'm so happy this video exists, and I'm so amazed with how fabulous the whole cast is! Excellent work!!
I am so annoyed at myself because I passed on seeing this show because I wanted to see something new and I had seen the original. Alex Newell's voice alone would have been amazing to hear live. What a gift.
I went to a broadway school in Beverley Hills with this talented being. He was sucha sweet heart and his talent is so incredible. I hope he never stops growing!
