Tonight on "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"...
You are on fire!
...a Pennsylvania thrill seeker... Whoa.
...challenges her lyrical knowledge
for a life-changing fortune.
Lock in those lyrics!
You felt that one, didn't you?
I did. I know. Does she have what it takes
to become this season's first millionaire?
That's a lot of missing words.
Find out right now.
I'm waiting with bated breath.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Give it up for the mistress of missing words, Niecy Nash.
[ Cheers and applause ]
♪♪♪
Welcome to "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"
[ Cheers and applause continue ] Are you ready to party?
Well, then, give it up for Miguel and the band.
Yeah!
On this show, contestants can win up to $1 million
just for knowing the words
to the greatest hit songs of all time.
Are you guys ready to meet our first rock star?
[ Cheers and applause ]
She's a thrill junkie.
If there's a cliff, she will dive off of it.
From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, here is Nicole Kaplan.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
Hi.
♪♪♪
Hi, Niecy. Hi, Niecy.
If "Little Miss Sunshine" were a picture...
Come on, cute thing. How are you? Thank you.
I'm doing great. How are you?
I'm fantastic now that you're here.
Thank you. What else can you tell us about yourself?
I am a digital media editor in the sports industry.
So, I spend all day on the computer.
But whenever I get a chance,
I am out in the world.
I love to travel, and everywhere I go,
I have to make a furry friend,
and so, I brought a picture of me and my husband
and a pig in the Bahamas,
where we went swimming all together.
Then I went to an island
completely inhabited by penguins,
and I made some friends there, too.
You right.
You make friends wherever you go. That's right.
But the real question is,
are you ready to make some money?
Yes! Yes! Alright.
If you give me
the correct missing lyrics to 10 songs,
I will give you $1 million.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you!
You said, "Thank you" like I gave it to you already.
No. You got to do something first.
Okay. We got to take a look at these categories.
Madonna, Pop, Rock, Funk, 70's,
Duos, Legends, Made in the U. K.,
and Breakup Songs.
Whoa.
The first song is worth $2,500,
and the money keeps growing right up to a million.
Okay.
If we can get you to $25,000,
that money is guaranteed.
[ Gasps ] Yes!
What category, Nicole, would you like first?
Ooh. Oh, my gosh.
There are so many good --
[ Audience shouting ] Ooh, yes.
Okay, I love so many of these categories,
but I think I want to go with Pop
because I love pop.
I listen to it all the time in the car.
Okay. Yeah.
Well, let's see if your song choices
are something you listen to in the car. Okay.
And they are...
"Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen.
"Don't Stop", Fleetwood Mac.
Okay. Okay.
I feel like I've sung "Call Me Maybe"
a million times in the car.
It's a great party song.
I think I'm gonna go with "Call Me Maybe".
Okay.
Cool. Yes.
For $2,500, we're looking for four missing words.
Okay. Alright?
And we're gonna start at the first chorus.
Okay. You ready?
Yes. Thanks, Niecy.
Miguel, hit it.
[ Laughs ]
[ Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" playing ]
♪ Try to shake me ♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ooh.
Let's take a look.
Ooh. Carly Rae said, "And all the other boys".
You said, "Try to shake me."
How are you feeling about this answer?
You know what?
It came out, but I don't know
if I feel completely confident about that.
Here's the thing. Okay.
You got two backups. Yes.
Alright? Your first is your backup singer.
Who did you bring with you?
I brought my friend, Melissa.
Hey, Melissa.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright, Melissa can help you out with the answer,
but only for one song.
Okay. Or you have three words.
If at any time you're unsure about a word,
just tell me which one
and I'll reveal the correct answer.
Okay. Now, you can use them all at once,
or you can spread them out throughout the game.
Okay. Um...
I think I'd like to use one word right now.
Okay. Okay.
Which word would you like me to reveal?
Three.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Okay.
I'm glad I picked that one.
I'm glad you did, too. Okay.
Why don't you try singing the top line
and that line and see how it feels.
Okay. Good idea.
♪ And all the other boys ♪
♪ Try to chase me ♪
Okay. Niecy. Okay, what?
Niecy. Lock in those lyrics!
[ Cheers and applause ]
I'm nervous. You locked in the lyrics.
Okay. If you are correct,
the entire line will turn green.
Okay.
If any word is incorrect, it will turn red,
and the game is over. Okay.
For $2,500, is it, "Try to chase me?"
[ Drumroll ]
[ Cheers and applause ] Great job!
You banked $2,500.
I want to double it.
This next song is worth $5,000.
Okay. Okay. Which category do you think could get you there?
[ Audience shouting ] Okay.
You know what?
I feel like I want to go with Madonna.
I love Madonna.
I'm a child of the '80s. Alright.
Let's take a look at your two song choices. Okay.
"Borderline" or "Material Girl".
Ooh.
I love both of those songs.
Let me think here.
For this game... Okay.
...it's not about what you love.
It's about what you know the lyrics to.
You're right. You're right.
I feel like I have them both
running through my head right now.
Okay.
I'm gonna go with...
[Squeals] "Borderline".
"Borderline". "Borderline"!
Okay.
Alright.
So, for $5,000, I need five missing words.
Okay. And we'll start right before the chorus.
You ready? Okay, yes.
Miguel, hit it.
Ooh.
[ Madonna's "Borderline" playing ]
♪♪♪
♪ Going to lose my mind ♪
[ Cheers and applause ] [ Laughs ]
You felt that one, didn't you? I did.
I know. Alright.
Madonna said, "Feels like I'm".
You said, "Going to lose my mind".
Girl, you don't know how many days I felt like that.
[ Laughter ] Alright.
How confident are you in those lyrics?
Niecy, I feel so confident,
I'm going to say...
...lock in those lyrics!
[ Laughs ]
Alright. You locked in those lyrics. Yes.
For $5,000, is it, "Going to lose my mind?"
[ Drumroll ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
There you go.
Thank you, Madonna!
That is $5,000.
Oh, my gosh.
I want to get you closer to that guaranteed $25,000.
So, let's double your money again.
[ Gasps ]
This time, we're playing for $10,000.
Okay.
Pick your category.
Ooh. You know what?
[ Audience shouting ] I want Breakup Songs!
Breakup Songs! I'm staring at it.
I love it. I love love songs.
You're gonna go Breakup Songs. Yeah.
Just happily married, you, your husband, the pig,
and now you finna belt out some breakup songs?
Yeah, I've had a breakup in the past. We're good. Okay.
Alright. Yeah. I think so.
Let's take a look at your two song choices.
"Truth Hurts", Lizzo.
"Achy Breaky Heart", Billy Ray Cyrus.
Ooh.
Two great breakup songs, for sure.
I think I'm gonna go with "Achy Breaky Heart"
because that's a real anthem.
I feel like I know it.
I feel like it's in my bones, maybe.
I'm gonna tell you something.
I really hope it's in your bones. I hope so.
Because for this song,
we are looking for four missing words. Okay.
Let's do it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" playing ]
Hey!
♪ And kill this man ♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
Let's take a look at what you said there.
Billy Ray said,
"My achy breaky heart, he might blow up".
You said, "And kill this man".
Yes. Are you confident in those lyrics?
I feel like I'm confident.
I dug down deep to find those.
Niecy...
...lock in those lyrics!
[ Cheers and applause ]
You locked in those lyrics.
For $10,000, is it, "And kill this man?"
[ Drumroll ]
Yes!
You did it! You banked $10,000.
That is a great job.
But when we come back,
you are playing for a guaranteed $25,000.
Which category will get Nicole that cash?
We'll find out right here on "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"
[ Laughs ]
Coming up... Yeah!
...Nicole is shooting up the money ladder, but...
This game is about to get harder.
...will she make it to the guaranteed $25,000?
This is the one! Or will she crack under the pressure?
I'm not 100% sure.
Find out when "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" returns.
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back.
Nicole just banked $10,000,
but this game is about to get harder.
There are six categories left.
Rock, Funk, 70's, Duos, Legends, and Made in the U. K.
She still has her backup singer
and two of her three words.
This next song, Nicole,
is worth $25,000, guaranteed money.
What would you do with $25,000?
I have a 12-year-old Prius
that's on her last leg right now,
so I feel like maybe getting a new car. Alright.
If I could do that.
Well, which category is gonna get you a new ride?
Ooh.
Um...Okay.
Instantly, Legends is popping out at me
because there's got to be
a lot of great artists in Legends,
that hopefully, I would know one of them.
Let's take a look... Okay.
...and see what your song choices are.
"I'm Coming Out", Diana Ross.
"The Theme From New York, New York", Frank Sinatra.
Oh, my goodness.
I love both of these songs so much,
and I think I know both of them really well.
I love Diana Ross, and "I'm Coming Out" --
I think that's the one I want to go with.
My mom is such a huge Diana Ross fan.
Growing up, we listened to it so much,
and so I feel like she's bringing me good vibes.
Diana. "I'm Coming Out".
Alright.
[ Laughs ]
Nicole, this is for $25,000 guaranteed.
I need seven words.
Okay. And we're gonna start at the first chorus.
Okay.
You ready? Yes.
Hit it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out" playing ]
♪♪♪
Hey.
♪ Do it like you never knew it ♪
♪ Oh, I'll make it through ♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
I enjoy that.
My personal theme song.
[ Laughter ] Alright.
Here we go.
[ Laughs ]
Diana said, "I think this time around, I'm gonna".
You said, "Do it -- huh -- like you never knew it".
[ Laughter ] I threw the "huh" in there.
You -- You didn't say that part,
but "Do it like you never knew it".
How are you feeling about those lyrics?
I feel pretty good about them, Niecy.
Do you feel confident enough to lock in these lyrics?
You know you still have your backups.
Ooh.
Um, okay.
Niecy, lock in those lyrics!
Alright. Oh, my God.
You locked in the lyrics.
For a guaranteed...
I'm gonna cry.
...$25,000,
is it, "Do it like you never knew it"?
[ Drumroll ]
[ Cheers and applause ] Ah!
Yes. You got it. Nicole!
I'm crying!
$25,000, guaranteed, no matter what.
How does that feel? It feels so good.
I'm just crying. I'm sorry.
No, no, no. Whoo! It feels so good.
Tears of joy are always a good thing.
Now it's time to double your bank again.
[ Cheers and applause ]
There are five categories left.
She still has her backup singer
and two of her three words.
The next song for you is worth $50,000.
Oh, my gosh. Are you ready?
Yes. I think so. Let's take a look at your categories.
Okay.
I think I'm gonna go with Duos
because I love a duet more than anything,
and so I'm hoping some of my favorites
will be back there and that I will just know it.
Alright. Let's take a look at your two song choices.
Okay.
And they are "Private Eyes", Daryl Hall and John Oates.
"Love Will Keep Us Together", Captain & Tennille.
Ooh. Okay. Those are both great songs,
but I am such a huge fan of Hall & Oates
that I couldn't possibly not choose them.
Alright. So, let's do "Private Eyes."
Alright.
Ooh. Okay.
This song is worth $50,000,
and I need eight words. Oh.
Okay.
You ready? Yes.
Going from the top. Okay.
Let's do it.
[ Hall & Oates' "Private Eyes" playing ]
♪♪♪
Hit it, girl.
♪ They're watching you ♪
♪ They see your every move ♪
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
Hall & Oates said, "You can't escape my private eyes".
You said, "They're watching you.
They see your every move."
Okay. How are you feeling?
Okay.
I-I feel really nervous about that.
I'm not 100% sure.
♪♪♪
Coming up... Oh.
...Nicole sang the words with complete confidence, but...
This is a tough one.
...now she's having doubts. Okay, that's not right.
Will she second-guess her way out of $50,000?
We got to get this figured out.
That's definitely not it.
When "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" returns.
Let's hope I survive.
♪♪♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back to "Don't Forget the Lyrics".
Alright, Nicole, here we go.
Hall & Oates said, "You can't escape my private eyes."
You said, "They're watching you.
They see your every move."
Okay. How are you feeling?
[ Sighs ] Okay.
I feel really good about most of it,
but I do think
that I'm not 100% sure of the first word.
I think I would like to use one of my words.
You want to use one of your backups? Yes.
Please reveal the correct first word.
♪♪♪
[ Gasps ] [ Cheers and applause ]
That was correct. Okay.
I feel good about it, then.
I feel really good about it.
Thank you, Hall & Oates. Lock in those lyrics.
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
You locked in the lyrics.
For $50,000, is it "They're watching you,
they see your every move"?
[ Drumroll ]
Ah! [ Shouts indistinctly ] Boom!
Yes. $50,000, Nicole.
Oh, my God!
You are on fire!
[ Laughs ] Let's keep it going.
This next song is worth $75,000.
We're only four categories away
from the million-dollar song,
and Nicole still has her backup singer
and one of her three words.
Girlfriend... Yes.
...tell me what's going on right now.
Okay, I think I'm gonna go with 70's because --
I meant what's going on with you.
Oh! Oh. How are you feeling?
You sitting here rattling and shaking?
They want to know how you're feeling right now. I'm feeling good.
I feel like this is a dream. It doesn't even feel real to me.
I like your honesty and your transparency.
So, thank you for sharing. Yes.
And now, we got to get you $75,000.
Okay.
Which category is gonna do that?
You know what?
It just feels like it's meant to be.
70's and $75,000.
I feel like it's just meant to be.
I see what you did there.
I mean, it's a sign. Alright.
Let's take a look at your two song choices. Okay.
"American Pie" by Don McLean.
"I Will Survive", Gloria Gaynor.
Ooh.
Okay. Both great songs.
"American Pie" -- there's a lot of words in that one.
It's a very long song.
And I love Gloria Gaynor and I love "I Will Survive",
and I feel like I would like to survive this round.
And so that's what I feel like I want to go with.
I feel like it's just sign.
It's $75,000, 70's.
I will survive this.
Whoo! [ Laughs ]
I like the way you walked that down.
Alright, Nicole.
Okay. I'm gonna need eight words.
Okay.
We're gonna start at the second verse. Okay.
You ready? Yes.
Miguel, let's go.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" playing ]
♪♪♪
♪ Live, and I've got all my love to give ♪
♪ And I'll survive ♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ah!
Alright.
Let's take a look.
Gloria said, "I know I'll stay alive.
I've got all my life to".
You said, "Live, and I've got all my love to".
♪♪♪
Okay, that's not right.
So, I think I see where I made the mistake,
'cause I have too many words there.
Let me see here.
♪ I've got all my life to live ♪
♪ I've got all my love to give ♪
Uh...
I think I need to take out the second word, "and".
Okay. And then add my last word, which is "give".
"I know I'll stay alive.
I've got all my life to".
You said, "Live, I've got all my love to give."
How are you feeling about that?
I feel much better about that now.
Okay. Niecy, let's hope I survive.
Lock in the lyrics.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Alright.
You locked in the lyrics, Nicole.
Yes.
For 75-life-changing- thousand dollars,
is it "Live, I've got all my love to give"?
[ Drumroll ]
Great job!
Nicole!
You just banked $75,000!
Oh, my God!
I feel like I survived!
Well, after the break, Nicole plays for $100,000.
Can she survive that?
Find out when we come back.
♪♪♪
Ooh!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back.
Nicole has just banked $75,000
and is about to play for a life-changing $100,000.
[ Cheers and applause ]
There are just three categories left --
Rock, Funk, and Made in the U. K.
She still has her backup singer
and one of her three words,
but once again, baby,
this game is about to get harder.
Okay, girl, $100,000.
Oh, my God.
How would that kind of money change your life?
Honestly, Niecy,
my husband and I are ready to start a family,
and we really, really want to get a house
in order to be able to grow.
And so this money would allow us
to be able to finally get a house.
Okay.
I'm-a say congratulations in advance.
Thank you. 'Cause I'm just trying to send you all the good,
positive vibes I can.
Thank you. Let's take a look and see what category
is gonna get you that house, girl.
Okay.
I think I'd really, really to make my dad,
my brother, my husband,
everybody I know that loves rock --
I would love to make them proud,
and so I'm gonna choose Rock and hope I kill it.
Alright. [ Chuckles ]
This one is for the husband.
Yes. Let's take a look at your two song choices.
"Born to Be Wild", Steppenwolf.
"All the Small Things", Blink-182.
Ooh. Okay.
I feel like I'm not as confident in these songs.
Okay.
I think I'm gonna go with "All the Small Things",
just because, for some reason,
I can hear it playing it in my head.
Like, I drove in the car
and it was playing all the time
when I was in high school.
I hope muscle memory just kicks in here
with this one.
Well, if your muscle memory serves you...
I hope so.
...you will get $100,000.
Okay. I am looking for 10 words.
We're gonna start at the first chorus.
Okay. You ready?
Yes. Miguel, let's go.
Okay.
[ Blink-182's "All the Small Things" playing ]
♪♪♪
♪ Roses by the stairs ♪
♪ Something that she knows she cares ♪
[ Laughs ]
Ooh. Oh, my God. Uh-oh.
[ Laughs ] Let's walk you down it.
You were able to put a few words up there.
Blink-182 said, "Work sucks, I know, she left me".
You said, "Roses by the stairs,
something that she knows she cares."
Okay, that's definitely not it.
Um...
I think I'd just like to make an adjustment here
to what I said, and then look at that.
Okay. Okay.
♪ She left me roses by the stairs ♪
♪ Surprises let me know she cares ♪
So change "something" into "surprises".
"Surprises let me know she cares."
♪ Roses by the stairs ♪
♪ Surprises let me know she cares ♪
How are you feeling about this answer?
I feel pretty good about it.
I feel like high-school Nicole
sang this song to the point where that just came out.
I feel pretty confident about it.
I know I had to shuffle things around there a little bit. Sure.
But seeing it now -
Well, it's a lot of money on the line. There is.
Do you feel confident enough to lock in these lyrics,
or would you like to use one of your backups?
♪♪♪
Okay.
I feel like I'm gonna go with my gut,
and I'm gonna lock in those lyrics.
Alright. Whoo!
A big risk.
You locked in those words, Nicole.
If they are correct, you will bank $100,000.
Oh, my God.
Please reveal the first four words.
[ Drumroll ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Okay.
We're off to a good start. We're closer.
Four $100,000, for my dear friend Nicole,
please reveal the remaining lyrics.
[ Drumroll ]
You did it!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Nicole!
You just banked $100,000.
[ Laughs ] You are only two steps away from the million-dollar song.
Oh, my God. I can't believe it.
Oh, my God. Alright, you take a deep breath.
I need to take a breath.
Somebody in the back, come bring us some Kleenex.
Up next, it's $150,000.
Does Nicole have what it takes
to be a musical millionaire?
There's only one way to find out.
Come on back.
Aah! Niecy!
Coming up...
Oh. That's a lot of missing words.
...$150,000 is riding on Nicole's next answer.
I feel shaky. Literally. Yes.
I see you shaking.
Will Nicole's backup help her to a life-changing fortune?
I'm questioning the fourth word.
Or ensure her downfall?
But I don't want to lead you astray.
Find out what happens...
It's time to decide.
...next.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back.
Nicole has knocked down seven songs and banked $100,000.
[ Cheers and applause ]
She's down to the last two categories,
and she still has her backup singer
and one of her three words.
Nicole, you are getting so close
to the million-dollar song. Oh.
How are you feeling?
Oh, my God. I'm actually --
I'm in shock that I knew Blink-182 songs.
I can't believe it. Yes, you did.
But you got a couple more categories to go. Okay.
Up next is $150,000. Whoo.
[ Cheers and applause ] Crazy.
What you have left is Funk and Made in the U. K.
What do you think is gonna get you that 150 grand?
Whoo. Okay. [ Audience shouting ]
Two of my best friends in the world are from the U. K.,
and so, I feel like I've heard them sing a lot of music.
And so I think I'm gonna go with Made in the U. K.
Okay.
Let's take a look at your song choices.
"Rehab", Amy Winehouse.
"Son of a Preacher Man"...
Ooh. ...Dusty Springfield.
♪♪♪
Those are both such fabulous songs,
but I think that I may know "Son of a Preacher Man" more.
So I'm gonna hope that this is the one.
[ Cheers and applause ]
So, for $150,000,
I'm looking for 10 little words. Okay.
Start at the first chorus. Okay.
I think you should sing it with all your passion. I agree.
With all your gusto. Okay.
Huh? Yes.
Channel all the good juju from your friends in the U. K.
Okay. You ready?
Yes. Miguel, hit it.
[ Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man" playing ] Whoo.
♪♪♪
Hey.
[ Cheers and applause ]
♪♪♪
♪ Hard I try ♪
♪ When he started sweet talkin' to me ♪
♪ I go and tell him everything is alright ♪
[ Laughs ]
Alright.
Let's take a look.
You said, "Hard, I try,
when he started sweet talkin' to me."
How are you feeling about this answer?
[ Exhales sharply ]
I feel pretty good about it,
but there's so much at stake
that I feel nervous.
You feel a little too shaky to lock in the lyrics?
I feel a little shaky. Okay.
Like, literally.
Yes, I see you shaking. [ Laughs ]
I see you.
Hang on, because we got to get this figured out.
You still have two of your backups...
Yes. ...if you would like a little help.
You still have one word that you could use,
and you still have your backup singer.
I think I would like to bring Melissa up here.
Melissa can help you out with the answer,
but only for one song. Yes.
Hi. Hi. Hi, Melissa.
Hey, Melissa. Hi, Niecy.
You know, Nicole has a lot of money on the line. She does.
She is killing it up here. Yes, she is.
Now, what are your thoughts
on what she's working through right now?
I'm questioning the fourth word,
and that is the only one.
I'm thinking "then" or "when,"
but I think you are right. Ooh.
But I have to tell you, that is like a 75%.
Okay. Just making sure.
If you ladies are getting tripped up on the fourth word,
you still have one word that you could use.
I believe your gut is right. That word.
But I don't want to lead you astray.
Um...
You know what?
Let's go ahead and use that last word
and just be sure on the fourth word.
Please reveal the correct fourth word.
♪♪♪
Okay. You had that one right.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I think we both came up here. We felt it. The word is "when".
♪♪♪
Lock in those lyrics.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I think you got it. I think you got it. I think you got it.
You brought Melissa up here.
You used your final backup word.
You locked in the lyrics.
If you get it correct, you bank $150,000.
But if you get it wrong,
you go all the way back down to $25,000.
For $150,000, is it, "Hard I try,
when he started sweet talkin' to me"?
[ Drumroll ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
You did it! Oh, my God!
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
You just banked $150,000!
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
Are you ready to try to go for $250,000?
Yes!
When we return,
it's one song for a quarter of a million dollars.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Welcome back to "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"
Nicole is crushing this game.
She already banked $150,000,
and now she's playing for $250,000.
Oh, my God!
She's used all of her backups,
and this is the final category
before the million-dollar song.
How you feeling, Nicole?
I feel just out of body right now.
I can't believe this is happening.
I feel really excited
and so glad that we got that last song right.
Well, I'm glad you got it right, too. Thank you.
I can't believe it.
This next song is worth $250,000,
and if you take it down,
you have a shot at becoming a millionaire.
[ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, my God!
You ready? Yes.
Alright.
Your final category is Funk.
Let's check out the two songs.
"Super Freak" by Rick James. Ooh.
"Higher Ground", Stevie Wonder.
Ooh. Okay.
I really like both of these songs.
I love Stevie Wonder so much, and "Higher Ground" --
I feel like it's in the movie "Center Stage",
which is one of my favorites,
so I feel like I want to go with "Higher Ground".
Alright. Let's do it.
[ Cheers and applause ] Ah!
If you get this right, Nicole,
you will bank $250,000.
Okay. Oh, my God.
I am looking for nine words. Okay.
Starting at the first chorus.
You ready? Yes.
Let's do it.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" playing ]
♪ Keep on sleeping ♪
Ooh.
[ Audience groans ]
Alright, Nicole.
Oh. That's a lot of missing words.
Stevie said, "Believers, keep on believin', sleepers".
You said, "Keep on sleeping".
Ooh.
I know there's another [Vocalizing].
Well, now all we have to do is find the lyrics.
The lyrics to that. I know.
Okay.
Ooh.
You used all your backups.
Here's the thing.
If you play it right, you bank $250,000.
You play it wrong,
you drop all the way down to $25,000,
or you can walk away
with $150,000 you've already banked.
I feel like I can hear those words.
Ooh.
Um...
[ Mumbling ]
Um...
[ Mumbling ]
Alright, Nicole, it's time to decide.
Okay. Would you like to stay and play or take a bow?
Niecy, I really wish
that I knew the rest of those words,
but $150,000 is such life-changing money,
and I just --
I feel like I got to bow out.
This has been so much fun.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You have played this game amazingly.
And you are walking away with $150,000.
Thank you! Take a bow.
[ Laughs ]
Now, let's take a look
and see what the correct answer is.
Oh.
"Sleepers, just stop sleepin',
'cause it won't be too long".
I was way off.
You made the right decision to walk away with $150,000.
Congratulations. Thank you.
Let's hear it for Nicole. Thank you.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Next time, more lyric lovers
shoot for $1 million on "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"
Goodnight.
[ Cheers and applause ]
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