Never Say Never is a song from An American Tail. It was sung by Henri and (partially) by Fievel Mousekewitz, after Fievel says he'll never find his family, and by the end of the song Fievel feels encouraged to begin his journey.
It was performed by Christopher Plummer and Phillip Glasser.
Lyrics[]
(Song has not yet begun)
Henri: Ah, this is America; the place to find hope! If you give up, you will never find your family. So... (Helps Fievel put his clothes on) never... say... never! Say...
(Song begins)
Henri: Never say never
Whatever you do (Produces a half dollar from nothing)
Fievel: (Stares at reflection and begins to smile)
Henri: Never say never
My friend
Fievel: (speaking) Henri, I...
Henri: (speaking) Ah, tais-toi!
(Resumes singing) If you believe that your dreams can come true
They'll come true in the end (Motions for Fievel to follow)
Fievel: (speaking) But I...
Henri: (speaking) Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Fievel: (Follows Henri)
Henri: (Resumes singing) Keep up your courage
Don't ever despair
Take heart and then count to 10
Hope for the best
Work for the rest
And never say never again. (Places rivet into Statue of Liberty)
(Song temporarily pauses) Fievel: Aw, but it's impossible! I'll never find my family!
Henri: Ah-ah-ah, (Taps Fievel on the nose) never say never! Now, say that! Go on!
(Song resumes)
Fievel: Never say never (Places rivet into Statue of Liberty)
Henri: Whatever you do
(speaking) Again!
Fievel: Never say never (Places rivet into Statue of Liberty)
Henri: To me
(speaking) See how easy?
(Resumes singing) If you believe you can come shining through...
Fievel: (speaking) That's... that's how it's gonna be.
Henri: Perfect! Ha ha!
Female pigeons: (Singing) Now, don't you go and give up
Give out or give in
When the going's rough,
Just get tough
And just tell yourself you're gonna win
Henri: (Wearing Fievel's hat as Fievel wears his) Remember to look on the bright side till then
And never... say never... again!
(Song temporarily pauses)
Henri: Now, are you ready to go and find your family?
Fievel: Yes!
Henri: Chantal! (Blue female pigeon flies over) Take my little friend to immigration. You will find your family there. (With a chuckle) Everyone goes through immigration. I would take you there myself, but then... (Kisses Statue of Liberty) I would never finish my statue.
Fievel: Henri, you said 'never'!
Henri: Oh, so I did! (Chuckles, then resumes singing)
Never say never
Fievel: (Joins in singing) Never say never
Henri and Fievel: Never say never (Note is held before the two tossed their hats back to each other)
Again!
(Song has ended)
Henri: Au revoir! Bonne chance! Good luck!
Fievel: Goodbye!
An American Tail | |
Characters | Papa Mousekewitz • Mama Mousekewitz • Tanya Mousekewitz • Fievel Mousekewitz • Yasha Mousekewitz • Tiger • Henri • Tony Toponi • Bridget • Gussie Mausheimer • Honest John • Warren T. Rat • Digit • Mott Street Maulers • Moe • The Bullying Orphans |
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Locations | Shostka, Russia • Statue of Liberty • New York • Castle Garden • Moe's Sweatshop • Orphan Alley |
Songs | There Are No Cats In America • Never Say Never • Somewhere Out There • A Duo |