Tobias Ladies and gentlemen May I have your attention, perlease? Are your nostrils aquiver and tingling as well At that delicate, luscious ambrosial smell? Yes they are, I can tell Well, ladies and gentlemen That aroma enriching the breeze Is like nothing compared to its succulent source As the gourmets among you will tell you, of course Ladies and gentlemen You can't imagine the rapture in store Just inside of this door!
There you'll sample Mrs. Lovett's meat pies Savory and sweet pies As you'll see You who eat pies Mrs. Lovett's meat pies Conjure up the treat pies Used to be!
Mrs. Lovett Toby!
Tobias Coming!
Mrs. Lovett Ale there!
Tobias Right, mum!
Mrs. Lovett Quick, now!
Mrs. Lovett Nice to see you, dearie How have you been keeping? Cor, me bones is weary! Toby - One for the gentleman Hear the birdies cheeping Helps to keep it cheery Toby! Throw the old woman out!
Mrs. Lovett What's my secret? Frankly, dear - forgive my candor Family secret All to do with herbs Things like being Careful with your coriander That's what makes the gravy grander -!
Mrs. Lovett and Tobias Eat them slow and Feel the crust, how thin I (she) rolled it! Eat them slow, 'cos Every one's a prize! Eat them slow, 'cos That's the lot and now we've sold it! Come again tomorrow -!
Mrs. Lovett Hold it! Bless my eyes Fresh supplies!
How about it, dearie? Be here in a twinkling! Just confirms my theory Toby-! God watches over us Didn't have an inkling Positively eerie
Tobias Is that a pie Fit for a king A wondrous sweet And most delectable Thing? You see, ma'am, why There is no meat pie