Matchmaker (Live)

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.

Since when are you in a match, Chava? I thought you had your eye on your books. And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son.

Well, why not?
We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son
Why shouldn't I want the best?

Because you're a girl from a poor family
So whatever Yenta brings, you'll take, right?
Of course right!

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!