Stephen Sondheim
Everything’s Coming Up Roses
[ROSE, spoken]
I'm gonna make you a star! I'm gonna build a whole new act all around you! It's going to be better than anything we ever did before, better than anything we even dreamed! Look at the new star, Herbie! She's going to be beautiful. She is beautiful! Finished? We're just beginning. And there's no stopping us this time.
[ROSE]
I had a dream
A dream about you, baby
It's gonna come true, baby
They think that we're through
But baby
You'll be swell, you'll be great
Gonna have the whole world on a plate!
Starting here, starting now
Honey, everything's coming up roses!
Clear the decks, clear the tracks
You've got nothing to do but relax!
Blow a kiss, take a bow
Honey, everything's coming up roses!
Now's your inning
Stand the word on its ear!
Set it spinning
That'll be just the beginning!
Curtain up, light the lights
You got nothing to hit but the heights!
You'll be swell
You'll be great
I can tell
Just you wait
That lucky star I talk about is due!
Honey, everything's coming up roses
For me and for you!
You can do it
All you need is a hand
We can do it
Momma is gonna see to it!
Curtain up, light the lights
We've got nothing to hit but the heights!
I can tell
Wait and see
There's the bell
Follow me
And nothing's gonna stop us 'til we're through!
Honey
Everything's coming up roses and daffodils
Everything's coming up sunshine and Santa Claus
Everything's gonna be bright lights and lollipops
Everything's coming up roses for me and for you!