Step by Step

As you know, our status quo is quite unbearable

Half the castles unrepairable, we're in total disarray

Where we once had charm and style and grace and elegance

Now we're babysitting elephants

It's completely not okay

Don't you wish that we could gussie up the place again

Dressing satin silk and lace again

Like we did when times were good

Just imagine entertaining VIPs again

Drinking wine and eating cheese again

Well, what if we really could? (Ha)

It's never gonna happen (it can)

It won't (it will)

We now have a chance to get back in the dance but we can't just sit still

We need to step

Step in a new direction

Step towards a new perfection

Step after step until our problems are gone

Step by step

If we keep stepping forward

Step without looking backward

So we can all move on

But wait, what are you proposing?

Lucky us, tonight the princess comes of age at last

Meaning we can set the stage at last

For a brand-new queen to reign (that's good)

And when she has put the palace once again at ease

We bring back the older ménages

And we toast them with champagne

I like it (please, you'll love it)

You're right, I think I do

(With time) and with craft we'll have choreographed a benevolent coup

Let's take that step

Step in the new direction

Call in a course-correction

Step after step (until we can pass the baton)

Step by step, as we keep stepping upward

No one will think it's awkward

When we at last move on

Step one

Ease the Royals aside

Step two

We announce that they've died

Step three

Once the teardrops have dried

Then pop and our daughter steps in

Next step

Give the princess a crown

Next step

And a fabulous gown

Next step

Watch the girl take your town so easy (a breeze)

If the princess agrees, then the dance can begin

The afterpart won't matter

The spell will be unbound

If not? (But it will) yes (whatever) but still

You all agree to be quiet (crowned)

Step by step

Step in a new direction (step, step, step...)

Step towards a new perfection (step, step, step...)

Step after step and then all our laws will be gone

Step by step

After the celebration

After the coronation

Then we can all move on

Then we'll all move on

Then we'll all move on