Stephen Sondheim - Final Instructions to the Audience lyrics

[DIONYSOS] No, please don't nod Agreeing with me just 'cause I'm a god Have some respect for Aristophanes And please don't nod Don't just shrug Content to be a conscientious slug It's fine to feel contented, safe and snug But soon enough contented turns to smug Don't shovel what's uncomfortable underneath the rug Speak up! Get sore! Do something more than just deplore [COMPANY] Now to conclude, please If we've been crude, please [WOMEN] We can be booed, please [MEN] It shows you were awake [COMPANY] Don't sit and brood, please Learn to be rude, please [DIONYSOS] There's just too much at stake And now is simply not the time to take A break [COMPANY] So shake Your a**! [DIONYSOS] I know, I know, that sounds a little cra** But, citizens of Athens If you're smart Don't sit around while Athens Falls apart [COMPANY] Good citizens of Athens Let us not lose heart! And now -- And now -- And now -- And now -- And now -- [Music stops; freeze; beat] [DIONYSOS] And now [ALL] We start