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* Rose and Sam's final duet in ''Street Scene'' is another example of the heartbreaking type.

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* Rose and Sam's final duet in ''Street Scene'' ''Theatre/StreetScene'', which reprises portions of their earlier "We'll Go Away Together" and "Remember That I Care," is another example of the heartbreaking type.
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* "All the Wasted Time" from {{Parade}}. Somewhat subverted in the very next scene when [[spoiler:Leo gets dragged out of jail by a posse and lynched]].

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* "All the Wasted Time" from {{Parade}}. Somewhat subverted in the very next scene when [[spoiler:Leo gets dragged out of jail by a posse and lynched]].
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* "Inside Your Heart" from ''BatBoyTheMusical''.
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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from ''[[{{Theatre/ptitlenjisnv3p}} Les Misérables]]'', where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[DeathOfTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].

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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from ''[[{{Theatre/ptitlenjisnv3p}} Les Misérables]]'', ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[DeathOfTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].
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* The reprise of "If Only" from ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. Unlike the previous unrequited version between Black Canary and Music Meister, this version declares the love between [[spoiler: Black Canary and Green Arrow.]]

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* The reprise of "If Only" from ''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''.''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. Unlike the previous unrequited version between Black Canary and Music Meister, this version declares the love between [[spoiler: Black Canary and Green Arrow.]]
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-->Once in every show
-->There comes a song like this
-->It starts off soft and low
-->And ends up with a kiss.
-->Oh, where is the song that goes like this?

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-->Once ->Once in every show
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where is the song that goes like this?



* Heartbreakingly subverted in ''SweeneyTodd''. Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney join for a final duet to the tune of "A Little Priest"... [[spoiler:as he waltzes her into her oven.]]

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* Heartbreakingly subverted in ''SweeneyTodd''.''Film/SweeneyToddTheDemonBarberOfFleetStreet''. Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney join for a final duet to the tune of "A Little Priest"... [[spoiler:as he waltzes her into her oven.]]oven]].
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-->--"The Song That Goes Like This," ''Spamalot''

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-->--"The Song That Goes Like This," ''Spamalot''
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* Some may argue that "For Good" from ''{{Wicked}}'' fulfills this trope, since the relationship between G(a)linda and Elphaba [[LesYay appears to be more important]] than Elphaba's relationship with Fiyero (and their duet, "As Long As You're Mine", comes close to the beginning of the second act.)

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* Some may argue that "For Good" from ''{{Wicked}}'' ''Theatre/{{Wicked}}'' fulfills this trope, since the relationship between G(a)linda and Elphaba [[LesYay appears to be more important]] than Elphaba's relationship with Fiyero (and their duet, "As Long As You're Mine", comes close to the beginning of the second act.)
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* ''{{Aida}}'' features a heartbreaking reprise of "Enchantment Passing Through" for Aida and Radames [[spoiler: as they take their final breaths.]]
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* Opera example: in the fourth act of ''La bohème'', Rodolfo and the dying Mimi have a few minutes by themselves to sing a FinalLoveDuet. Its reminiscences of the first meeting scene and abrupt ending are arguably even more tear-jerking than her actual death.
* "With So Little To Be Sure Of" from ''Anyone Can Whistle''.
* "From This Day On" from ''Brigadoon''.

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* Opera example: in the fourth act of ''La bohème'', ''[[LaBoheme La bohème]]'', Rodolfo and the dying Mimi have a few minutes by themselves to sing a FinalLoveDuet. Its reminiscences of the first meeting scene and abrupt ending are arguably even more tear-jerking than her actual death.
* "With So Little To Be Sure Of" from ''Anyone Can Whistle''.
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* "From This Day On" from ''Brigadoon''.''{{Brigadoon}}''.
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* [[{{Disney/Aladdin}} "A whole new world... A whole new life... ...for you and me..."]]
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** MyLittleTown. A duet of "I'll Cover You"(Reprise) goes to Art and [[spoiler: Maya]] when they get together the first time.
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* "Fine Fine Line (Reprise)" from ''{{Avenue Q}}'', sort of.
* Some may argue that "For Good" from {{Wicked}} fulfills this trope, since the relationship between G(a)linda and Elphaba [[LesYay appears to be more important]] than Elphaba's relationship with Fiyero (and their duet, "As Long As You're Mine", comes close to the beginning of the second act.)

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* "Fine Fine Line (Reprise)" from ''{{Avenue Q}}'', sort of.
Q}}'' is a very short version.
* Some may argue that "For Good" from {{Wicked}} ''{{Wicked}}'' fulfills this trope, since the relationship between G(a)linda and Elphaba [[LesYay appears to be more important]] than Elphaba's relationship with Fiyero (and their duet, "As Long As You're Mine", comes close to the beginning of the second act.)



* Heartbreakingly subverted in SweeneyTodd. Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney join for a final duet to the tune of "A Little Priest"... [[spoiler:as he waltzes her into her oven.]]

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* Heartbreakingly subverted in SweeneyTodd.''SweeneyTodd''. Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney join for a final duet to the tune of "A Little Priest"... [[spoiler:as he waltzes her into her oven.]]



* "Not Alone" from AVeryPotterMusical, with a twist: on the last third of the song, Harry and Ginny are joined by Ron and Hermione, making the song about friendship as well as romantic love.

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* "Not Alone" from AVeryPotterMusical, ''AVeryPotterMusical'', with a twist: on the last third of the song, Harry and Ginny are joined by Ron and Hermione, making the song about friendship as well as romantic love.



* "Second" from TheTwentyFifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee definitely has some aspect of this going on [[spoiler: Olive and Barfee debate who will throw the bee for the other one to win.]]. Seriously, just ask the {{fanon}}.

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* "Second" from TheTwentyFifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee ''TheTwentyFifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee'' definitely has some aspect of this going on [[spoiler: Olive and Barfee debate who will throw the bee for the other one to win.]]. Seriously, just ask the {{fanon}}.



* "Draussen ist Freiheit (Reprise) from TanzDerVampire. It sure sounds like a traditional example of this trope, until [[spoiler:Sarah starts singing in a more guttural voice after she falls and Alfred pulls her up again... and then she turns around and has fangs... and then ''bites Alfred''.]]

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* "Draussen ist Freiheit (Reprise) from TanzDerVampire.''TanzDerVampire''. It sure sounds like a traditional example of this trope, until [[spoiler:Sarah starts singing in a more guttural voice after she falls and Alfred pulls her up again... and then she turns around and has fangs... and then ''bites Alfred''.]]
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* At the end of season 2 of Yu-Gi-OhTheAbridgedSeries, Marik and Florence perform a duet of "Stand by Me" as [[spoiler:they are about to be obliterated by Mega Ultra Chicken]]. It somehow manages to be a TearJerker ''and'' a CrowningMomentOfFunny ''at the same time''.

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* At the end of season 2 of Yu-Gi-OhTheAbridgedSeries, {{Yu-Gi-Oh The Abridged Series}}, Marik and Florence perform a duet of "Stand by Me" as [[spoiler:they are about to be obliterated by Mega Ultra Chicken]]. It somehow manages to be a TearJerker ''and'' a CrowningMomentOfFunny ''at the same time''.

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* At the end of season 2 of Yu-Gi-OhTheAbridgedSeries, Marik and Florence perform a duet of "Stand by Me" as [[spoiler:they are about to be obliterated by Mega Ultra Chicken]]. It somehow manages to be a TearJerker ''and'' a CrowningMomentOfFunny ''at the same time''.

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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from ''[[{{Theatre/ptitlenjisnv3p}} Les Misérables]]'', where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[MurderTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].

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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from ''[[{{Theatre/ptitlenjisnv3p}} Les Misérables]]'', where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[MurderTheHypotenuse [[DeathOfTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].

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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from {{Les Miserables}}, where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[MurderTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].

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* The heartbreaking "A Little Fall of Rain" from {{Les Miserables}}, ''[[{{Theatre/ptitlenjisnv3p}} Les Misérables]]'', where Eponine lies dying in Marius' arms. After which, [[MurderTheHypotenuse Marius happily runs off with Cosette]].



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*''MoulinRouge'' has a reprise of ''Come What May''.
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* The reprise of "If Only" from ''BatmanBraveAndTheBold''. Unlike the previous unrequited version between Black Canary and Music Meister, this version declares the love between [[spoiler: Black Canary and Green Arrow.]]

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* The reprise of "If Only" from ''BatmanBraveAndTheBold''.''BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold''. Unlike the previous unrequited version between Black Canary and Music Meister, this version declares the love between [[spoiler: Black Canary and Green Arrow.]]
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** Actually comes towards the beginning of Act 2. A CutSong, "We'll Have Tomorrow" fits even better, being an ElevenOClockNumber.
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* "Second" from TheTwenty-FifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee definitely has some aspect of this going on [[spoiler: Olive and Barfee debate who will throw the bee for the other one to win.]]. Seriously, just ask the {{fanon}}.

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* "Second" from TheTwenty-FifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee TheTwentyFifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee definitely has some aspect of this going on [[spoiler: Olive and Barfee debate who will throw the bee for the other one to win.]]. Seriously, just ask the {{fanon}}.
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* "Second" from TheTwenty-FifthAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee definitely has some aspect of this going on [[spoiler: Olive and Barfee debate who will throw the bee for the other one to win.]]. Seriously, just ask the {{fanon}}.
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* "Suddenly Seymour" in ''Little Shop of Horrors'' and its movie adaptation.

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* "Suddenly Seymour" in ''Little Shop of Horrors'' ''LittleShopofHorrors'' and its movie adaptation.
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* "Suddenly Seymour" in ''Little Shop of Horrors" and its movie adaptation.

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* "Suddenly Seymour" in ''Little Shop of Horrors" Horrors'' and its movie adaptation.
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* "Suddenly Seymour" in ''Little Shop of Horrors" and its movie adaptation.

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In musicals, the leads often sing a love duet towards the end of the second act. It's the moment right before they end up HappilyEverAfter. It may be an original song or a reprise. More common in older musicals, this song is usually sweet, sentimental, and often includes a kiss at the end.

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In musicals, the leads often sing a love duet towards the end of the second act. It's the moment right before they end up HappilyEverAfter.HappilyEverAfter or part in bittersweet fashion. It may be an original song or a reprise. More common in older musicals, this song is usually sweet, sentimental, and often includes a kiss at the end.



* Subverted in almost all versions of ''{{Theatre/Chess}}'' with "You and I".

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* Subverted in almost all versions of ''{{Theatre/Chess}}'' with "You and I".I" (DarkReprise).



* "With So Little To Be Sure Of" from Anyone Can Whistle.

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* "With So Little To Be Sure Of" from Anyone ''Anyone Can Whistle.Whistle''.



* "Let People Say We're In Love" from ''{{Oklahoma}}!''




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* Rose and Sam's final duet in ''Street Scene'' is another example of the heartbreaking type.
* "Yesterday I Loved You" for the BetaCouple in ''OnceUponAMattress''.
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* The reprise of "If Only" from ''BatmanBraveAndTheBold''. Unlike the previous unrequited version between Black Canary and Music Meister, this version declares the love between [[spoiler: Black Canary and Green Arrow.]]
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** Replaces the similar "All Choked Up" from the stage musical. [[YourMileageMayVary Nigh-unlistenable for]] ThisTroper, but it [[CutSong survived until the movie]].
* The Finale (Reprise) from ''TheNightmareBeforeChristmas''. Gives this troper chills every time.

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** Replaces the similar "All Choked Up" from the stage musical. [[YourMileageMayVary Nigh-unlistenable for]] ThisTroper, for some]], but it [[CutSong survived until the movie]].
* The Finale (Reprise) from ''TheNightmareBeforeChristmas''. Gives this troper chills every time.
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* "They Were You" from ''The Fantasticks''.

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* "They Were You" from ''The Fantasticks''.''TheFantasticks''.
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Most of the time, you can identify one of these just from the playbill, by the fact that the leads sing a duet towards the end.

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Most of the time, you can identify one of these just from the playbill, by the fact that the leads [[LetsDuet sing a duet duet]] towards the end.

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