Stephen Sondheim
Hello, Little Girl
[WOLF]
Look at that flesh, pink and plump
Hello, little girl
Tender and fresh, not one lump
Hello, little girl
This one's especially lush
Delicious, Mmmh
Hello, little girl, what's your rush?
You're missing all the flowers
The sun won't set for hours
Take your time

[LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD]
Mother said, "Straight ahead,"
Not to delay or be misled

[WOLF]
But slow, little girl, hark! And hush
The birds are singing sweetly
You'll miss the birds completely
You're traveling so fleetly
Grandmother first, then Miss Plump
What a delectable couple:
Utter perfection, one brittle, one supple--
One moment, my dear!
[LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD]
Mother said, "Come what may
Follow the path and never stray."

[WOLF]
Just so, little girl, any path
So many worth exploring
Just one would be so boring
And look what you're ignoring
Think of those crisp, aging bones
Then something fresh on the palate
Think of that scrumptious carnality twice in one day!
There's no possible way
To describe what you feel
When you're talking to your meal!

[LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD]
Mother said not to stray
Still, I suppose, a small delay
Granny might like a fresh bouquet

(spoken)
Goodbye, Mr. Wolf

[WOLF, spoken]
Goodbye, little girl
(sung)
And hello