The Gospel Truth From "Hercules" Composed by Alan Menken and David Zippel Young Herc was mortal now But since he did not drink the last drop He still retained his godlike strength So thank his lucky star! But Zeus and Hera wept Because their son could never come home They'd have to watch their precious baby Grow up from afar Though Hades' horrid plan Was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth The boy grew stronger every day And that's the gospel truth!