Matchmaker

Lyrics

[HODEL, spoken] I wonder if Yente the matchmaker found a husband for you.  [TZEITEL, spoken] Oh Yente, Yente, Yente! [HODEL, spoken] Well, somebody has to arrange the matches. Young people can't decide these things themselves.  [CHAVA, spoken] She might bring someone wonderful— [HODEL, spoken] Someone interesting— [CHAVA, spoken] And well off— [HODEL, spoken] And important— (sung) Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match Find me a find, catch me a catch Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book And makе me a perfect match [CHAVA] Matchmakеr, 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 [HODEL & CHAVA] 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 [TZEITEL, spoken] Since when are you interested in a match, Chava? I thought you just had your eye on your books. (HODEL laughs.) And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son.  [HODEL, spoken] Well, why not? We have only one Rabbi, he has only one son. Why shouldn't I want the best? [TZEITEL, spoken] Because you're a girl from a poor family. So whatever Yente brings, you'll take, right? Of course right! (sung, imitating YENTE) Hodel, oh Hodel Have I made a match for you He's handsome, he's young Alright, he's sixty-two 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 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 heard he has a temper He'll beat you every night But only when he's sober So you're 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 [HODEL & CHAVA] Dear Yente, see that he's gentle Remember, you were also a bride It's not that I'm sentimental [TZEITEL, HODEL & CHAVA] 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