Something that's sadd'ning,
Something that's madd'ning,
Something for everyone--
Some misery tonight!

Dramatic confession,
Fanatic obsession,
Something for everyone--
Some misery tonight!

Not much with sunshine,
Not much with joy,
Bring on the spunky urchin waif boy.

Old cops and nightsticks,
Red caps and convicts,
There's lots of students in a fight--
Comedy tomorrow, misery tonight!

Long expiation,
Lovers' frustration,
Something for everyone--
Some misery tonight!

Students are fervent,
The Bishop's reverent,
Something for everyone--
Some misery tonight!

Nothing but candles
And twists of fate,
Anything else will just have to wait.

Fantine's waif daughter
Forced to fetch water,
Nothing that's happy or that's light!
Open the curtain...
Misery tonight!