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The Picture Show Lyrics by Jake Pedersen, Erin Rose Doyle

Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)

2023

[FRANKIE EPPS, spoken]
Well, hey sunshine!
[MARY PHAGAN, spoken]
Sunshine? Looks like rain to me
[FRANKIE, spoken]
Not from here, it don't
[MARY, spoken]
Why, Frankie Epps! Quit that, you hear?
[FRANKIE, spoken]
What? I ain't doin' anything!
(sung)
I'm gonna go to the picture show
There's a movie I've got to see
You know the one called "The Silver Gun"?
I've been watching since Chapter Three!
I can't wait—it's at eight
And I was wonderin': if you're free...
[MARY]
Go on, go on, go on, go on
You know my mama'd never let me 'til I turn sixteen
Go on, go on, go on, go on
Besides, I only go to pictures that I haven't seen
[FRANKIE, spoken]
Well, when do you turn sixteen?
[MARY, spoken]
Two years from next June
[FRANKIE, spoken]
It's too bad about your mama
[MARY, spoken]
Too bad for you
[FRANKE]
I know a spot near McConnach's lot
Wherе you can see the parade real clеar
I got a book—you wanna take a look?—
It's called "The Thief and the Brigadier"
I got gum—you want some?
[MARY]
I haven't chewed gum for a year
[FRANKIE]
Go on, go on, go on, go on
I bet your mama'd let me take you to the picture show
[MARY]
Go on, go on, go on, go on
I guess you really weren't listenin' when I said "No!"
Why not ask Iola Stover?
Her mama lets her do whatever she wants
[FRANKIE]
I was hoping I could go with you
[MARY]
Go on and ask Iola Stover
Her mama let's her see whoever she wants
[FRANKIE]
Well, maybe I will!
[MARY]
I hope you do!
[FRANKIE, spoken]
Where are you going?
[MARY, spoken]
To the factory. I didn't get my pay this week
[FRANKIE, spoken]
Okay, I'll see you around
[MARY, spoken]
At the picture show?
[FRANKIE, spoken]
What? I thought your mama wouldn't let you
[MARY, spoken]
She will with Essie and Betty Jean. Just not with you!
[FRANKIE, spoken]
Bye, sunshine!
(sung)
De de, de de, de de, de de
Ska boo ba doo ba deet'n
Dut'n doo ba doo doo doo
Go on, go on, go on, go on...
(spoken)
Why, Iola! You goin' to the pictures tonight?
Credits
Jake Pedersen

Jake Pedersen

Erin Rose Doyle

Erin Rose Doyle

About “The Picture Show” by Jake Pedersen

Read the complete lyrics to "The Picture Show" by Jake Pedersen, Erin Rose Doyle from the album "Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Theatre, Musicals, Broadway.

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"The Picture Show" is credited to Jake Pedersen, Erin Rose Doyle. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Picture Show" appears on "Parade (2023 Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2023.

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