Friend Like Me - James Monroe Iglehart

Friend Like Me

James Monroe Iglehart

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Song Introduction

"Friend Like Me" is a vibrant and entertaining song originally composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman for Disney's 1992 animated film *Aladdin*. In the 2019 live-action adaptation, the song is performed by James Monroe Iglehart, who brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the iconic number. Iglehart's rendition showcases his impressive vocal range and charismatic performance, capturing the playful and magical essence of the character Genie. The song remains a fan favorite, celebrated for its catchy melody and engaging lyrics that highlight themes of friendship and wonder.

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Lyric

Can you gimme a

Everybody! Bibbidy-bobedy-boo

Bibbidy-bobedy-boo

Wapa-wapa-wapa-wapa-wa

Hit it

Oh my

Oh no

Well Ali Baba had them forty thieves

Scheherezade had a thousand tales

Well master you in luck 'cause up your sleeves

You got a brand of magic never fails

You got some power in your corner now

Some heavy ammunition in your camp

You got some punch, pizazz, yahoo and how

See, all you gotta do is rub that lamp

And I'll say

Mister Aladdin, sir

What will your pleasure be?

Let me take your order

Jot it down

You ain't never had a friend like me

No, no, no

Life is your restaurant

And I'm your maître d'

C'mon whisper what it is you want

You ain't never had a friend like me

Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service

You the boss

The king, the shah

Say what you wish

It's yours! True dish

How about a little more Baklava?

There it is

C'mon fellas, help me out

Have some of column "A"

Try all of column "B"

I'm in the mood to help you, dude

You ain't never had a friend like me

Now watch me sell it

Oh my

Oh no

Come on kid

Can your friends do this?

Can your friends do that?

Can your friends pull this out their little hat?

Can your friends go, poof?

Well, looky here

Can your friends go, Abracadabra, let 'er rip

Then make the sucker disappear?

So doncha sit there slack jawed, buggy eyed

I'm here to answer all your midday prayers

You got me bona fide, certified

You got a genie for your charé d'affaires

I got a powerful urge to help you out

So what-cha wish? I really wanna know

You got a list that's three miles long, no doubt

Well, all you gotta do is rub like so

C'mon, yes

And oh

Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three

I'm on the job, you big nabob

You ain't never had a friend like me

Can your friends do this?

No really, can they? You're welcome

Or maybe, our lucky contestant

Would like to wish for a talent of fame

Welcome to, Dancing With The Cemataurs

Grab Aladdin by the hand

Swing him 'round 'til he can't stand

Chicken in the baskets

Barrel in a tree

Never had a friend like me

I'd like to bring the house down a little bit

Sing a few old classics

Couple of favourites of mine

I'll get back to you in a second

Thank you!

Tale as old as time (thank you, thank you very much)

True as it can be

Barely even friends

Beauty and the...

Look at this stuff

Isn't it neat?

Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?

Wouldn't you think I'm the genie who has everything?

And you'll never hear the wolf cry

To the blue corn moon

For whether we are white or copper skinned

I want adventure in the great wide

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Though he's sitting here

Watch Al disappear

Right before your eyes, oh

Yes!

Can your friends do this?

Can your friends do that?

Can your friends do tap?

Can your friends do this?

Can your friends do that?

Can your friends go, Abracadabra, let 'er rip

Gimme a doggy bag, takin' it home

Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three

I'm on the job, you big nabob

You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend

You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend

(You ain't never) never (had a) had a friend like me

Never had a friend like me, yeah!

- It's already the end -