more monster than man
such a wretched life led
dreaming only of her
as you cry (alone) in your bed

hidden in the shadows
where darkness consumes
meet her in the mirror
of the dressing room

then take her away
to your eternal night
in a trance so overwhelming
she puts up no fight

oh angel of music
you've fallen from grace
thinking no one so beautiful
can look at your hideous face

and the mask that you wear
on your face must remain
for to have her see you
would bring nothing but pain

but oh, how you love her
how you taught her to sing
as her voice echoes through the labyrinth
your heart soars on wings

those theatre fools can't see
where her true talent lies
can't see the angel of music
hidden deep behind her eyes

so phantom, you wait
for the day you can say
how much you truly love her
that with you she should stay

but alas, such a union
was doomed from the start
dear Christine could never
from her true lover part

your forsaken heart breaks
as she hands back your ring
yet her bittersweet kiss
finally Heaven to bring

and since she said her last goodbye
in that saddened, tearful tone
it seems the Phantom of the Opera
will forever sleep alone