Notes: I don't own Moulin Rouge or the characters, though I wish I owned Christian... don't we all?





"The story - it's about love!"

But how much love can a body take?

How many tears before the soul breaks?

How many heartaches before the spirit dies?

How many dreams destroyed, how many vicious lies?

It's not enough to think of yourself

You can't put people's feelings up on a shelf

Let time forget, you're not the only two

Falling in love isn't reserved just for you

There will always be another heart to break

It's impossible to avoid the mistake

You may hold her heart in the palm of your hand

But her admirers are like a million grains of sand

If she chooses just one, many more will feel the pain

Love for one is another's bane

So think really hard before you make your choice

And your feelings and love take vibrant voice

You may have your songs, your words, your trust

But never forget that she once dealt in lust

The underworld creature whom you've chosen to keep

Will cause more than one deluded man to weep

Remember, my boy, where the power lies

Remember who you are in the other man's eyes

Tread carefully, boy! You're on a treacherous trail

One misstep, and everything will fail...