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We transcribed the entire ‘Hamilton’ Grammy acceptance rap for you — here it is

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Miranda giving his awesome acceptance speech at the Grammys. CBS

While accepting the Grammy Award for best musical album on Monday night, "Hamilton" star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda took things to the next level by giving his acceptance speech as a rap. 

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The whole thing lasted just under a minute. In case you missed it, we've transcribed it for you here. 

We write music, we write songs to tell the story.

Whether you’re King, Kendrick, or Jeanine Tesori.

I’m sorry if I start screaming these thanks hysterically: John Buzzetti, Tim Latham, Tom Coyne and Derek Lee.

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Tommy Kail set the stage to kick our boots through.

Bill Sherman, Quest, and Tariq, the whole Roots crew.

Sean at Warner Chapel, Riggs and Craig at Atlantic.

Lacamoire my right-hand man. This frantic Hispanic is non-stop. The best idea goes in the pot.

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The cast unstoppable. Band is unbeatable. Inimitable. Inevitable. Always inspiring me to pull through.

Vanessa, Angie, Illie, Ellie, we adore you. Sebastian, Daddy’s bringing home a Grammy for you.

You can also watch the rap here. 

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