Matchmaker

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match
Find me a find, catch me a catch
Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book
And make me a perfect match.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, I'll bring the veil
You bring the groom, slender and pale
Bring me a ring, for I'm longing to be
The envy of all I see.

For Papa, make him a scholar
For Mama, make him rich as a king
For me, well, I wouldn't holler
If he were as handsome as anything.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match
Find me a find, catch me a catch
Night after night, in the dark, I'm alone
So, find me a match of my own.

Hodel, oh Hodel, have I made a match for you
He's handsome! He's young! All right, he's 62
But he's a nice man, a good catch. True? True!
I promise you'll be happy. And even if you're not
There's more to life than that. Don't ask me what!

Chava! I've found him! Will you be a lucky bride!
He's handsome. He's tall! That is, from side to side
But he's a nice man, a good catch, Right? Right!
You've heard he has a temper. He'll beat you every night
But only when he's sober- so you're all right!

Did you think you'd get a prince?
Well I do the best I can
With no dowry, no money, no family background
Be glad you got a man!

Matchmaker, matchmaker, you know that I'm
Still very young. Please, take your time
Up to this minute, I've misunderstood
That I could get stuck for good.

Dear Yenta, see that he's gentle
Remember, you were also a bride
It's not that I'm sentimental
It's just that I'm terrified!

Matchmaker, matchmaker, plan me no plans
I'm in no rush. maybe I've learned
Playing with matches a girl can get burned
So bring me no ring, groom me no groom
Find me no find, catch me no catch
Unless he's a matchless match!