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No. 8 - Concerted Number - "The Beautiful Spring."
| Chorus: | Open windows, open doors, Sprinkle tea-leaves on the floors, Cover chairs with dainty chintz, Curtains hang of creamy tints; Paint and polish, scour and clean, Where the fire was stand a screen, Dimity upon the stair, Flowers, flowers, ev'rywhere. |
| Ladies: | Apple-blossoms, sprig of may, Lilac and laburnam gay, Hyacinth, and don't forget Humble Mistress Mignonette, Gilly-flow'r and marguerite, Buttercup and meadow-sweet, These the presents she will bring, That is why we welcome Spring. |
| All: | Apple-blossoms, sprig of may, Lilac and laburnam gay, Hyacinth, and don't forget Humble Mistress Mignonette, Gilly-flow'r and marguerite, Buttercup and meadow-sweet, These the presents she will bring, That is why we welcome Spring. Open windows, open doors, Sprinkle tea-leaves on the floors, Cover chairs with dainty chintz, Curtains hang of creamy tints; Paint and polish, scour and clean, Where the fire was stand a screen, Dimity upon the stair, Flowers, flowers, ev'rywhere. |
| Clerks: | Have you brought my luncheon,
little Midinette? All the morning we have fasted. |
| Girls: | Since your patience has so bravely lasted, Can't it last a little longer yet? |
| Clerks: | What have you to tempt us? Lettuces and bread, Sandwiches of some saucisson, |
| Girls: | Here's a slice with such a nice big piece on, |
| Clerks: | Thanks! |
| Girls: | Now come and see the monkeys fed! Please don't eat so fast! Your manners are the worst! Always take the piece that's nearest. |
| Clerks: | Don't stand talking,
get a corkscrew, dearest! We are struggling with a thing called thirst! |
| Girls: | We would like to wander underneath the trees, When you've done your luncheon-party! |
| Clerks: | Here's your health, my Midinette! Drink hearty! |
| Girls: | Thanks! |
| Clerks: | We're ready for desert now, please! |
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Page modified 3 November 2016