| Matchmaker Matchmaker
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| Make me a match,
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| Find me a find,
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| catch me a catch
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| Matchmaker, Matchmaker
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| Look through your book,
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| And make me a perfect match
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| Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
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| I’ll bring the veil,
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| You bring the groom,
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| Slender and pale.
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| Bring me a ring for I’m longing to be,
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| The envy of all I see.
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| For Papa,
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| Make him a scholar.
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| For mama,
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| Make him rich as a king.
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| For me, well,
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| I wouldn’t holler
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| If he were as handsome as anything.
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| Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
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| Make me a match,
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| Find me a find,
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| Catch me a catch,
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| Night after night in the dark I’m alone
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| So find me match,
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| Of my own.
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| Chava, Since when are you in a match?
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| I thought you just had your eye on your books.
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| Yes!
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| And you have your eye on the Rabbi’s son.
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| Well, why not?
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| We only have one Rabbi
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| He only has one son.
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| Why shouldn’t I want the best?
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| Because you’re a girl from a poor family.
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| And whatever Yenta brings, you’ll take, right?
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| Of course right!
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| Hodel, oh Hodel,
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| Have I made a match for you!
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| He’s handsome, he’s young!
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| Alright, he’s 62.
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| But he’s a nice man, a good catch, true?
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| True.
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| I promise you’ll be happy,
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| And even if you’re not,
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| There’s more to life than that---
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| Don’t ask me what.
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| Chava, I found him.
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| Won’t you be a lucky bride!
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| He’s handsome, he’s tall,
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| That is from side to side.
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| But he’s a nice man, a good catch, right?
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| Right.
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| You heard he has a temper.
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| He’ll beat you every night,
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| But only when he’s sober,
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| So your alright.
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| Did you think you’d get a prince?
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| Well I’ll find the best I can.
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| With no money, no dowry, no family background
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| Be glad you got a man!
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| Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
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| You know that I’m
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| Still very young.
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| Please, take your time.
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| Up to this minute,
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| I misunderstood
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| That I could get stuck for good.
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| Dear Yente,
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| See that he’s gentle
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| Remember,
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| You were also a bride.
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| It’s not that
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| I’m sentimental
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| It’s just that I’m terrified!
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| Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
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| Plan me no plans
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| I’m in no rush
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| Maybe I’ve learned
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| Playing with matches
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| A girl can get burned
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| So,
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| Bring me no ring
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| Groom me no groom
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| Find me no find
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| Catch me no catch
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| Unless he’s a matchless match. |
Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Matchmaker, Matchmaker , by - The Theatreland Chorus. Song from the album Fiddler On the Roof, in the genre Мюзиклы