top 100
·
top new
·
updates
·
submit lyrics
#
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Correct Bride's Lament Lyrics
Lyrics
►
Artists: L
►
Lisa Lambert
►
Correct Bride's Lament
Artist:
Song:
Comment:
Lyrics:
Man in Chair: [spoken] Act two of "The Drowsy Chaperone" begins with this: A hunting lament of a very depressed bride. Now, when you are listening to this, um, try to ignore the lyrics. I know it will be difficult but block them out, there not the best. But the tune is beautiful and it truly communicates the brides state of mind. Just ignore the lyrics. Janet: [sung] I put a monkey on a pedestal And tried to make that monkey stay And he did for a time But he needed to climb And with other monkeys play Far away He left his jacket on the pedestal Beside his tiny rusty cup And I haven't got the strength To pick them up Oh monkey, monkey, monkey You broke my heart in two But I'll always save that pedestal For you Come my little monkey Come my little monkey, do Man in Chair: [spoken] The melody is so simple It just floats in the air And I must confess I always get a little misty When I think of that Tiny jacket laying there on that pedestal It's long sleeves dangling on the floor Both: [sung] Oh, monkey, monkey, monkey Janet: [sung] You broke my heart in two But I'll always save that pedestal Man in Chair: [spoken] Pedestal Janet: [sung] For you Come my little monkey Come my little monkey, do Man in Chair: [spoken] Ok, here we go Janet: [spoken] Wait! Man in Chair: [spoken] Who are you? Janet: [spoken] I'm Janet Van De Graaff! Man in Chair: [spoken] Do you need anyone? Janet: [spoken] I don't need anyone! Man in Chair: [spoken] What about the love of one man? Janet: [spoken] What do I care about the love of one man when I am adored by millions! [sung] Do I need to be so gloomy? Both: [sung] No, no, no Janet: [sung] I could rule the world If so I choose Sigmund Freud sends flowers to me every show Gertrude Stein she handed me a rose Man in Chair: [spoken] Now she really lets go Janet: [sung] I'm Janet, Janet Van De Graaff Ain't no nail that I can't hammer Why give up a life of glamour Life of glamour Life of glamour Noooooooo!! Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey Man in Chair: [spoken] I love this part Chorus: Monkey monkey Man in Chair: [spoken] She's having a complete mental break down! Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey monkey Janet: [sung] I'm an accident waiting to happen Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey monkey Janet: [sung] I don't want to show of no more Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey Janet: [sung] I don't want to spread mirth no more Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey Janet: Be the greatest on earth no more I don't wanna I wanna I don't wanna I wanna I don't I do I don't I do I don't wanna show off Drowsy, George, Aldolpho, Kitty, Feldzeig, Gangster 1, Gangster 2 & Ensemble: [sung] Stay Janet stay Janet upon the stage Janet Millions want to see you shine Janet: [sung] And I think sure Janet sure Janet Future is secure Janet Millions will do just fine But any future I could ever care to shape Includes just one two timin' cad who drives Me ape Chorus: [sung] She put a monkey on a pedestal And tried to make that monkey stay And he did for a time But he needed to climb And with other monkeys play Janet: [spoken] Oh Robert! What a fool I've been! A hapless Fool! I know now that I love you, but I've Thrown it all away! I love you monkey...but is Love enough? Is love ever enough? Chorus: [sung] That's the story of a monkey gone astray Janet: [sung] I ask Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey Janet: [sung] The stars Chorus: [sung] Monkey monkey Janet: [sung] Above Is it the monkey or my pedestal I love
add rows