No. 8 - Concerted Number - "The Beautiful Spring."

Lyrics by George Grossmith Junr.

[Chorus:] Open windows, open doors,
Sprinkle tea-leaves on the floors,
Cover chairs with dainty chintz,
Curtains hang of creamy tints;
Paint and polish, scour and clean,
Where the fire was stand a screen,
Dimity upon the stair,
Flowers, flowers, ev'rywhere.
[Ladies:] Apple-blossoms, sprig of may,
Lilac and laburnam gay,
Hyacinth, and don't forget
Humble Mistress Mignonette,
Gilly-flow'r and marguerite,
Buttercup and meadow-sweet,
These the presents she will bring,
That is why we welcome Spring.
[All:] Apple-blossoms, sprig of may,
Lilac and laburnam gay,
Hyacinth, and don't forget
Humble Mistress Mignonette,
Gilly-flow'r and marguerite,
Buttercup and meadow-sweet,
These the presents she will bring,
That is why we welcome Spring.
Open windows, open doors,
Sprinkle tea-leaves on the floors,
Cover chairs with dainty chintz,
Curtains hang of creamy tints;
Paint and polish, scour and clean,
Where the fire was stand a screen,
Dimity upon the stair,
Flowers, flowers, ev'rywhere.
[Clerks:] Have you brought my luncheon,
little Midinette?
All the morning we have fasted.
[Girls:] Since your patience has so bravely lasted,
Can't it last a little longer yet?
[Clerks:] What have you to tempt us?
Lettuces and bread,
Sandwiches of some saucisson,
[Girls:] Here's a slice with such a nice
big piece on,
[Clerks:] Thanks!
[Girls:] Now come and see the monkeys fed!
Please don't eat so fast!
Your manners are the worst!
Always take the piece that's nearest.
[Clerks:] Don't stand talking,
get a corkscrew, dearest!
We are struggling with a thing called thirst!
[Girls:] We would like to wander underneath the trees,
When you've done your luncheon-party!
[Clerks:] Here's your health, my Midinette!
Drink hearty!
[Girls:] Thanks!
[Clerks:] We're ready for desert now, please!