'Dear Theodosia' from Hamilton - Ben Folds & Regina Spektor with the NSO | The Kennedy Center

Regina Spektor and Ben Folds perform "Dear Theodosia" from the #HamiltonMixtape with the National Symphony Orchestra.

#Hamilton was created by 2018 Kennedy Center Honorees Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Alex Lacamoire , and Andy Blankenbuehler.

This performance was part of the National Symphony Orchestra event "DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents Regina Spektor & Caleb Teicher." It was filmed live in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on November 2, 2018.

Ben Folds curates and hosts this unique “part concert, part party” event that defies the traditional classical music presentation by shining a spotlight on great live music performed by the NSO and special guests in a laid-back and relaxed setting.

#benfolds #reginaspektor #kennedycenter #declassified

[alexarvidsson]

REGINA IS SO HAPPY AND EXITED, IT'S SO CUTE AND PURE. Aaaah, my feelings can't handle it....

[arothmanmusic]

Regina is a bottle of sunshine in human form.

[brianfrancis]

In my opinion, this was the best "casting" decision on the Hamilton mixtape. And this performance is somehow a LOT better than the album version. Chills and tears. Thanks, Kennedy Center.

[viazpar]

Regina is so underrated. This talented woman is precious and deserves all the fame but in the same time I don't want her to be popular and mainstream..

[elleryrillaine]

Regina's happiness? I live for that.

[nathanhittle]

Regina Spektor + Ben Folds + strings = ACTUAL TEARS. What beautiful fucking music. Thank you for uploading, Kennedy Center!

[puellamagica]

i kind of want regina to write a musical! she's such a master of telling engrossing little stories in her songs - it'd be interesting to see her take on the challenge of a full theatrical piece.

[sampatterson]

Ben Folds is so dorkaliscious! I just love him. Spektor is infectious. I do hope parents are singing this lullaby anthem to their infants.

[nousername]

If anyone needs me, I'll be in a corner crying while playing this on repeat.

[halfaperson]

Ben Folds and Regina Spektor singing Hamilton with a beautiful orchestra... I’ve truly seen the most beautiful thing in my life.

[joeblankenship]

I will never ever get tired of Regina. She's got the magic.

[miltonsmovies]

Regina Spektor's voice is so delicate and emotive with enough warmth that it really feels like a lullaby.

[GypsyInFenra]

I love that she covered this song. Makes you think of it as a mother singing instead of a father. Very profound in a different way. <3

[harlethan]

She's so adorable! I'm so glad she got to sing a song from Hamilton! She nailed it!

[Egg-zactly]

Hamilton? Regina? Are you trying to kill me?!

[tonetoner]

I’m just gunna pretend that a tiny sunbeam of joy didn’t poke through my cold, cold heart.

[michaelgustin]

I came as soon as I heard.

I've never been able to sing this song with out my voice cracking at some point. What a fantastic rendition.

[kcheban]

Her emotions from 2:25 are priceless ❤️

[IamKenPH]

One of the most beautiful collaborations ever existed.

[gojosotaru]

Dear Theodosia, what to say to you?
You have my eyes
You have your mother’s name

When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart

I’m dedicating every day to you
Domestic life was never quite my style
When you smile, you knock me out, I fall apart
And I thought I was so smart

You will come of age with our young nation
We’ll bleed and fight for you, we’ll make it right for you
If we lay a strong enough foundation
We’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you
And you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday
Yeah, you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday

Oh Philip, when you smile I am undone
My son
Look at my son
Pride is not the word I’m looking for

There is so much more inside me now
Oh Philip, you outshine the morning sun
My son
When you smile, I fall apart
And I thought I was so smart
My father wasn’t around (my father wasn’t around)

I swear that
I’ll be around for you

I’ll do whatever it takes

I’ll make a million mistakes

I’ll make the world safe and sound for you
Will come of age with our young nation
We’ll bleed and fight for you, we’ll make it right for you

If we lay a strong enough foundation
We’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you
And you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday
Yeah, you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday