MATCHMAKER

(Tune of Matchmaker from Fiddler on the Roof)
Carrie's final choice between Mike and Austin


Matchmaker, Matchmaker, please help me choose,
Which one to keep, which one to lose,
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, don't give that look,
Just help me see who is whose.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, help my heart heal,
You bring the groom, my beau ideal,
Bring me a ring for I'm longing to be,
His wife now for all to see.

For papa, make him a Horton,
For step mom, make him sound and sincere,
For me, well, all that's important
Is he's the most WONderful soulmate here!

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, make me a match,
Please make me see, who's the best catch,
Night after night in the dark I'm alone,
Please give me a match of my own.

Carrie, oh Carrie, I have found a match for you.
He's handsome, he's young... and his love will be true.
And he's a nice man, a good catch.  True?  True.
I promise you'll be happy, just look at what you've got,
There's more to life than that?  No, I think not.

Carrie, you've found him, you will be a lovely bride!
He's handsome, he's strong... and he'll be by your side.
And he's a nice man, a good catch.  Right?  Right.
You've heard that he's a lover, he'll love you every night.
But only when he's with you... you'll be all right.  ;-)

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, you know that I'm
So much in love - please don't waste time.
Up until now I had misunderstood
And almost got stuck for good.

Be careful, please treat him gentle,
Remember I will soon be his bride,
Yes, now, I've gone sentimental -
I'm happy and eager inside!

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, bring me my man,
I'm in a rush, because I've learned
Hiding from true love a girl can get burned...

So... bring me a ring,
Groom me a groom,
Find me a find,
Catch me a catch -

And bring me my perfect match!


November 10, 1999