Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

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Rating Comments Author Date
Average song rating Daniel Boneschansker October 18, 2008
Average song rating d bestwhkibb January 1, 2008
Average song rating John Lennon weaves together a carnival of bizarre sounds, making an old-style circus sound somehow sinister yet compelling. This song reminds me of "Do the Oz" from his Plastic Ono Band album. Bruce Beatlefan November 26, 2005

Lyrics

For the benefit of Mr. Kite
There will be a show tonight on trampoline
The Hendersons will all be there
Late of Pablo Fanques Fair-what a scene
Over men and horses hoops and garters
Lastly through a hogshead of real fire!
In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world!

The celebrated Mr. K.
Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
As Mr. Kite flys through the ring don't be late
Messrs. K and H. assure the public
Their production will be second to none
And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz!

The band begins at ten to six
When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound
And Mr. H. will demonstrate
Ten summersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Having been some days in preparation
A splendid time is guaranteed for all
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill.

 

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