Please welcome multi-platinum-selling singer and songwriter, Josh Groban.
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It goes without saying we all admire great songwriting.
And a film featuring the Academy Award-winning song "Falling Slowly" is the basis for our next nominee for Best Musical.
"Once" is the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their love of music.
The complicated romance that develops is heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create.
With a book by Tony-winner Enda Walsh, the cast of actor-musicians performs a celebration of life and love.
And now, please welcome Tony nominees Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Elizabeth A. Davis, and the company of "Once."
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I, uh...
I wrote this song for all of us here.
Because to live, you have to love.
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold.
I'm walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silver spoon.
And I'm gonna be me
I'm gonna be free.
I'm walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea.
And if a door be closed
Then a row of homes start building
And tear your curtains down,
For sunlight is like gold.
And you better be you
And do what you can do
When you're walking on moonbeams
Staring out to sea
'Cause if your skin was soil
How long do you think before they start digging?
And if your life was gold
How long would you think you'd stay living?
Hey!
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for...
... gold
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