Glinda's Burden
Glinda

Part 1:
When the lights are on and the crowds all cheer
I'm the Good Witch, with nothing to fear
Yet behind the sparkles and the grand display
There's a story untold, kept at bay

They see the crown, the magic wand
Ask for favors, and wave their hands
But no one sees the cracks beneath
This gilded cage, the hidden grief

Chorus:
Oh Glinda, you must be strong and true
The people's hope, they're counting on you
In magic’s grasp, your dreams confined
A constant weight upon your mind

Part 2:
The day she fell, the sky turned green
A kingdom cheered, but I was unseen
For in my heart, a friend's still there
Elphaba, oh how I still care

They don’t know the bond we've lost
The secret pain, the heavy cost
While Emerald City sings in glee
The ghosts of past still shadow me

Chorus:
Oh Glinda, you must be strong and true
The people's hope, they depend on you
In magic’s grasp, your dreams confined
A constant weight upon your mind

Bridge:
In the quiet nights, when I'm alone
I whisper truths that I've never shown
To all the people, they won't believe
That even Good Witches may deeply grieve

Part 3:
Still, I rise each day, put on the mask
Fulfill my role, complete each task
For deep within, I’ve come to see
This is the price of being free

Yet, I hope someday they'll comprehend
A Good Witch's life isn't just pretend
For behind the laughter, cheers, and fame
There's a heavy burden with my name

Final Chorus:
Oh Glinda, you must be strong and true
The people's hope, always guiding you
In magic’s grasp, your dreams confined
A constant weight upon your mind

Outro:
So when you see the sparkles, hear the cheer
Remember there's more than what appears
For even Good Witches have their night
Where they strive to make their wrongs grow right