Matchmaker

Well, somebody has to arrange the matches,
 Young people can't decide these things themselves.
 She might bring someone wonderful----
 Someone interesting----
 And well off----
 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
 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.
 For Papa,
 Make him a scholar.
 For mama,
 Make him rich as a king.
 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)
 Since when are you in a match, Chava? I thought you had your eye on your books.
 And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son.
 Well, why not?
 We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son.
 Why shouldn't I want the best?
 Because you're a girl from a poor family.
 So whatever Yenta brings, you'll take, right?
 Of course right!
 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!
 Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
 You know that I'm
 Still very young.
 Please, take your time.
 Up to this minute,
 I misunderstood
 That I could get stuck for good.
 Dear Yenta,
 See that he's gentle
 Remember,
 You were also a bride.
 It's not that
 I'm sentimental
 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.