work song

look down, look down
don't look 'em in the eye
look down, look down
you're here untill you die
the sun is strong
it's hot as hell below
look down, look down
there's twenty years to go
I've done no wrong
sweet Jesus, hear my prayer
look down, look down
sweet Jesus doesn't care
I know she'll wait
I know she'll be true
look down, look down
they've all forgotten you
when I get free
you won't see me
here for dust
look down, look down
don't look 'em in the eye
how long, o Lord
before you let me die?
look down, look down
you'll always be a slave
look down, look down
you're standing in your grave

Javert:
now bring me prisoner 24601
your time is up
and your parole's begun
you know what that means

Valjean:
yes, it means I'm free

Javert:
No! it means you get
your yellow ticket-of-leave
you are a thief

Valjean:
I stole a loaf of bread

Javert:
you robbed a house

Valjean:
I broke a window pane
my sister's child was close to death
and we were starving

Javert:
you will starve again
unless you learn the meaning of the law

Valjean:
I know the meaning of those 19 years
a slave of the law

Javert:
five years for what you did
the reest because you tries to run
yes, 24601

Valjean:
my name is Jean Valjean

Javert:
and I'm Javert
do not forget my name
do not forget me
24601