"Dear Theodosia (Reprise) (Off-Broadway)" is the 18th song of Act Two and 42nd song overall in the Off-Broadway production of Hamilton.
The song did not make it into the Broadway production of Hamilton because it was confusing for the audience; Burr's wife and daughter were both called Theodosia. Burr tells his daughter that her mother has passed away and he will continue to build a strong foundation and future for his daughter in the wake of his wife's death.
Lyrics[]
[BURR]
Dear Theodosia, how to say to you
Sometime last night, your mother breathed your name
And like a flame that flickers out too soon, she died
She’s gone
She dedicated every day to you
She changed my life, she made my life worthwhile
And when you smile
I know a part of her lives on
I know I can go on
You have come of age with our young nation
We bleed and fight for you
Sometimes it seems that's all we do
And you and I will build a strong foundation
And I'll be here for you
The way is clear for you to blow us all away
Someday, someday, yeah you'll blow us all away
Someday, someday