Artist: Jerry Herman
Lyrics of Artist: Jerry Herman
Lyrics of Artist: Jerry Herman
[Lyric] Almost Young (Jerry Herman)
I'm holding back the hands of time And though a fool might say I've passed my prime My heart has always clung to staying almost young A few grey hairs, A few gold teeth Can never hide the kid that's underneath The kid whose hopes are hung On staying almost young My walk is swift and sporty My disposition is evergreen Why say I'm over forty, I'm...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Ill Be Here Tomorrow from The Grand Tour (Jerry Herman)
[JERRY HERMAN, spoken] But, that one didn't run very long either And then a few years later, I wrote a musical for Joel Grey called The Grand Tour in which he sang these lines. I don't think I realized when I was writing them that I was writing about myself (sung) I'll be here tomorrow Alive and well and thriving I'll be here tomorrow It's simply...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Time Heals Everything (Jerry Herman)
[MABEL NORMAND] Time heals everything Tuesday, Thursday Time heals everything April, August If I'm patient the break will mend And one fine morning the hurt will end So make the moments fly Autumn, winter I'll forget you by Next year, some year Though it's hell that I'm going through Some Tuesday, Thursday, April, August Autumn, winter, next...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Seven Days Till Christmas (Jerry Herman)
Teddy's vest has satin lining And the locomotives brass is shining And the sparkle and the gloss We have tricked you to the boss Ms. Muffet's hair is twice as curly And we're wrapped and packed And finished early So a big round of applause To our sturdy and smart Top on the job Soft in the heart Positive, practical Mrs. Claus [Mrs. Claus]: We...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Avenue A (Jerry Herman)
[Marcello]: Welcome to the world of Avenue A Where you hear Como Estas, and Bless My Soul and Oy Vey Rosie Finkelstein and Michael Monaghan are still going steady Mrs. Brandenheim is yelling out there window, "Breakfast is ready." And that's the way it goes on Avenue A Where Father Callahan bids Rabbi Hershey, "Good Day." People caring their...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Movies Were Movies Reprise from Mack Mabel (Jerry Herman)
[JERRY HERMAN & LEE ROY REAMS] Dozens of blundering cops in a thundering chase [JERRY, LEE ROY, & KAREN MORROW] Getting a bang out of lemon meringue in the face Bandits attacking a train [JERRY] One little tramp with a cane [ALL] Movies were movies were movies when I ran the show...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Mrs. Santa Claus (Jerry Herman)
I need something challenging to do Somewhere marvelous to go! He seen every little corner of the world All I've ever seen is snow I'm Mrs. Santa Claus, the invisible wife And Mrs. Santa Claus needs a change in her life I've been manning the business and planning each holiday plan And I'm tired of being the shadow behind the great man For each...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] Time Heals Everything from Mack Mabel (Jerry Herman)
[KAREN MORROW] Time heals everything Tuesday, Thursday Time heals everything April, August If I'm patient the break will mend And one fine morning the hurt will end So make the moments fly Autumn, winter I'll forget you by Next year, some year Though it's hell that I'm going through Some Tuesday, Thursday, April, August Autumn, winter, next...Learn MorepopJerry Herman[Lyric] A Tavish Toy (Jerry Herman)
The red balloons may stain your ceiling And the fire engine's paint is peeling Put my heart Just squeals with joy I've just made a Tavish Toy It only has to last till Christmas A few tight smiles I'm always cautious 'Cause those dimpled faces make me nauseous So to each Sweet girl and boy You deserve a Tavis Toy So when you're low And when you're...Learn MorepopJerry Herman