Fiddler on the Roof movie - Tradition lyrics
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[TEVYE]<br>
Tradition, tradition! Tradition!<br>
Tradition, tradition! Tradition!<br>
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[TEVYE & PAPAS]<br>
Who, day and night, must scramble for a living,<br>
Feed a wife and children, say his daily prayers?<br>
And who has the right, as master of the house,<br>
To have the final word at home?<br>
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The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.<br>
The Papa, the Papa! Tradition.<br>
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[GOLDE & MAMAS]<br>
Who must know the way to make a proper home,<br>
A quiet home, a kosher home?<br>
Who must raise the family and run the home,<br>
So Papa's free to read the holy books?<br>
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The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!<br>
The Mama, the Mama! Tradition!<br>
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[SONS]<br>
At three, I started Hebrew school. At ten, I learned a trade.<br>
I hear they've picked a bride for me. I hope she's pretty.<br>
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The son, the son! Tradition!<br>
The son, the son! Tradition!<br>
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[DAUGHTERS]<br>
And who does Mama teach to mend and tend and fix,<br>
Preparing me to marry whoever Papa picks?<br>
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The daughter, the daughter! Tradition!<br>
The daughter, the daughter! Tradition!<br>
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[MATCHMAKER]<br>
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match.<br>
Find me a find, catch me a catch.<br>
Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book<br>
And make me a perfect match.<br>
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, I'll bring the veil.<br>
You bring the groom, slender and pale.<br>
Bring me a ring, for I'm longing to be<br>
The envy of all I see.<br>
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For Papa, make him a scholar.<br>
For Mama, make him rich as a king.<br>
For me, well, I wouldn't holler<br>
If her were as handsome as anything.<br>
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match.<br>
Find me a find, catch me a catch.<br>
Night after night, in the dark, I'm alone.<br>
So, find me a match of my own.<br>
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[TSEITEL]<br>
Hodel, oh Hodel, have I made a match for you.<br>
He's handsome! He's young! All right, he's 62.<br>
But he's a nice man, a good catch. True? True!<br>
I promise you'll be happy. And even if you're not,<br>
There's more to life than that. Don't ask me what!<br>
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Chava! I've found him! Will you be a lucky bride!<br>
He's handsome. He's tall! That is, from side to side.<br>
But he's a nice man, a good catch, Right? Right!<br>
You've heard he has a temper. He'll beat you every night.<br>
But only when he's sober- so you're all right!<br>
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Did you think you'd get a prince?<br>
Well I do the best I can.<br>
With no dowry, no money, no family background,<br>
Be glad you got a man!<br>
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, you know that I'm<br>
Still very young. Please, take your time.<br>
Up to this minute, I've misunderstood<br>
That I could get stuck for good.<br>
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Dear Yenta, see that he's gentle.<br>
Remember, you were also a bride.<br>
It's not that I'm sentimental.<br>
It's just that I'm terrified!<br>
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, plan me no plans.<br>
I'm in no rush. maybe I've learned<br>
Playing with matches a girl can get burned.<br>
So bring me no ring, groom me no groom,<br>
Find me no find, catch me no catch.<br>
Unless he's a matchless match!<br>
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