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When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life

from The Beggar's Opera Original (1750)

When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life is a song from The Beggar's Opera. Sing When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Credits

Composed by
John Gay
Lyrics by
John Gay
Position
Act 3, Song 15 of 29

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When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life appears in The Beggar's Opera.

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When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life is a Broadway song from The Beggar's Opera.
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When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life is from The Beggar's Opera, a Broadway musical.
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When he holds up his Hand arraign'd for his Life was composed by John Gay with lyrics by John Gay.
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