[MRS. NORDSTROM]
Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul
But it's bad for the heart
It's very good for practicing self-control
It's very good for morals, but bad for morale
It's very bad
It can lead to going quite mad
It's very good for reserve and learning to do what one should
It's very good
Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art
Playing a role
Aching to start
Keeping control
While falling apart
Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul
But it's bad for the heart

[MRS. SEGSTROM]
Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul
But it's bad for the heart
It's very good for practicing self-control
It's very good for morals, but bad for morale
It's too unnerving
It's very good, though, to have things to contemplate
Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art
Aching to start
Keeping control
While falling apart
Perpetual anticipation is good
But it's bad for the heart
[MRS. ANDERSSEN]
Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul
But it's bad for the heart
It's very good, though, learning to wait
Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art
Keeping control
While falling apart
Perpetual anticipation is bad for the heart