2015 Broadway Revival Fiddler on the Roof the Musical - Matchmaker Lyrics
"Matchmaker" is a song from Fiddler on the Roof performed by Melanie Moore, Alexandra Silber & Samantha Massell.
HODEL: Well, somebody has to arrange the matches, Young people can't decide these things themselves.
CHAVA: She might bring someone wonderful
HODEL: Someone interesting
CHAVA: And well off
HODEL: And important
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
CHAVA: 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.
HODEL: For Papa, Make him a scholar.
CHAVA: For mama, Make him rich as a king.
CHAVA & HODEL: 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 match, Of my own.
(spoken)
TZEITEL: Since when are you in a match, Chava? I thought you had your eye on your books.
(Hodel chuckles)
TZEITEL CON'T: And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son.
HODEL: Well, why not? We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son. Why shouldn't I want the best?
TZEITEL: Because you're a girl from a poor family. So whatever Yenta brings, you'll take, right? Of course right!
(throws scarf over her head, imitating Yenta) (singing)
Hodel, oh Hodel, Have I made a match for you! He's handsome, he's young! Alright, 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 found him. Won't 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 heard he has a temper. He'll beat you every night, But only when he's sober, So you'll alright.
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!
CHAVA: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, You know that I'm Still very young. Please, take your time.
HODEL: Up to this minute, I misunderstood That I could get stuck for good.
CHAVA & HODEL: Dear Yenta, See that he's gentle Remember, You were also a bride. It's not that I'm sentimental
CHAVA, HODEL & TZEITEL: 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.
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Fiddler on the Roof the Musical Lyrics
SYNOPSIS Tradition Matchmaker If I Were a Rich Man Sabbath Prayer To Life Tevye's Monologue Miracle of Miracles Tevye's Dream Sunrise, Sunset Now I Have Everything Do You Love Me? The Rumor Far from the Home I Love Chavaleh (Little Bird) Anatevka Dear Sweet Sewing Machine
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