A Sentimental Man

"A Sentimental Man" is a song from the musical Wicked. It is sung by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The song was composed by Stephen Schwartz, and was originated by Robert Morse in 2003 on the show's San Francisco tryouts, and then by Joel Grey on the Broadway stage.

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 son or daughter

So Elphaba, I'd like to raise you high 

'Cause I think everyone deserves the chance to fly 

And helping you with your ascent allows 

Me to feel so parental

For I am a sentimental man