A Sentimental Man is a song from Wicked sung by the Wizard. In the song, the Wizard tells Elphaba and Glinda how much he always wanted to be a father, and that "everyone deserves a chance to fly", which is later referred to during "Defying Gravity".
The song also has a reprise at the end of Act II.
Lyrics[]
Wizard:
I am a sentimental man
Who always longed to be a father
That's why I do the best I can
To treat each citizen of Oz as a son -
Or daughter
So Elphaba, I'd like to raise you high
'Cuz I think everyone deserves
The chance to fly
And helping you with your ascent al-
Lows me to feel so parental
For I am a sentimental man
Trivia[]
The script of the Wicked film includes a brief reprise of the song cut from the final film when the Wizard is still trying to convince Elphaba to join him after she has realized he is responsible for the plight of the Animals. He sings it to her and Glinda: "The two of you, it's time I raised you high. The time has come for you to have the chance to..."
Videos[]
Act 1::
No One Mourns The Wicked • Dear Old Shiz • The Wizard and I • What Is This Feeling? • Something Bad • Dancing Through Life • Popular • I'm Not That Girl • One Short Day • A Sentimental Man • Defying Gravity
Act 2:
Thank Goodness • No Place Like Home (film-exclusive) The Wicked Witch of the East • Wonderful • I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) • As Long As You're Mine • No Good Deed • March Of The Witch Hunters • The Girl in the Bubble (film-exclusive) • For Good • The Melting • A Sentimental Man (Reprise) • Finale
Deleted songs:
As If By Magic • For Goodness Sake • Making Good • Step By Step • Which Way Is The Party?