I've heard it said, That people come into our lives For a reason Bringing something we must learn. And we are led to those Who help us most to grow if we let them. And we help them in return. Well, I don't know if I believe that's true But I know I'm who I am today Because I knew you.
Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun, Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood. Who can say if I've been changed for the better But because I knew you. I have been changed for good.
[Elphaba:] It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime. So, let me say before we part: So much of me Is made of what I learned from you. You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart. And now whatever way our stories end I know you have rewritten mine By being my friend.
Like a ship blown from it's mooring By a wind off the sea. Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood. Who can say if I've been changed for the better But because I knew you...
[Glinda:] Because I knew you...
[Both:] I have been changed for good.
[Elphaba:] And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I've done, You blame me for.
[Glinda:] But then I guess, We know there's blame to share.
[Both:] And none of it seems to matter anymore. Like a comet pulled from orbit (Like a ship blown from it's mooring) As it passes a sun. (By a wind off the sea) Like a stream that meets a boulder (Like a seed dropped by bird) Halfway through the wood. (In the wood) Who can say if I've been changed for the better. I do believe I have been changed for the better.
[Glinda:] And because I knew you...
[Elphaba:] Because I knew you...
[Both:] Because I knew you I have been changed... For good.