[Will:]
First things first: We're in this prison cell
Have to find a way to break out
Find another place to stake out

Look around. Be sure we aren't seen
Slowly check the door before we're spotted
Were we spotted?

I know you've been a secret double agent
But we can turn the page into another kind of tale

Let's go. The door is just our first opponent
So step out of your state of shock
We only need to pick this lock

[Edward:]
No need!

[Will:]
"What's next?" is all anyone needs to begin
"What's next?" has been a friend to you
What's next to do?

One word and then suddenly one more again
Just like a pen writing a perfect tale
Out the door, and pray the coast is clear
Noses to the ground before we're spotted
We were spotted!

So now, we face the ultimate decision:
Relinquish our control as we surrender up the fight
Or else, we say hello to the collision
Just do our job and do it well

[Edward:]
Or better yet: Let's run like hell!

[Will:]
"What's next?" is all anyone needs to begin
"What's next?" has been a friend to you
What's next to do?

One word and then suddenly one more again
Just like that pen writing a perfect tale

[Edward:]
Will, look! My old Chevy!

[Will:]
Edward Bloom
How did you swim through danger in the world?
What was in the heart that beats inside you?
Were you simply wetter than the ordinary av'rage man
Or was it just your fins and scales to guide you to...
What's Next?

[Edward:]
We start the car

[Will:]
What's next?

[Edward:]
We hit the road

[Will:]
What's next?

[Edward:]
We find the river

[Will:]
What's next?

[Edward:]
I-I don't know!

[Will:] Interrupting Edward
What's next?
[Edward:]
I don't know!

[Will:]
And who do we see at the river to greet you?
Ev'ryone there at the river to meet you
Ev'ryone you ever knew, ever spoke of
Waiting for you to arrive

Now can you see Karl
By the tree in the distance?
Amos arrives with his usual flair
Zacky and Don
Gathered 'round, cheering on
Yes, even the witch is there
She is there!

[Overlapping]

[Ensemble:]
Edward Bloom
We've come to say goodbye
Come to tell you why we've always loved you
Yes we love you
You.....

[Will:]
What's next?" is all anyone needs to begin
"What's next?" has been a friend to you
What's next to do?

Only one dad only inspiring one son
Edward, you're done
Writing your perfect tale
Telling the perfect tale

[Will and Ensemble:]
It was a perfect tale