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Funeral Sequence Lyrics by Zero Mostel, Ron Holgate

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)

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[PSEUDOLUS, spoken]
Gather around, handmaidens of sorrow

[MILES]
Sound the flute
Blow the horn
Pluck the lute
Forward mourn!

All Crete was at her feet
All Thrace was in her thrall
All Sparta loved her sweetness
And gaul . .

[PSEUDOLUS]
And Spain . .

[MILES]
And Greece . .

[PSEUDOLUS]
And Egypt . .

[MILES]
And Syria . .

[PSEUDOLUS]
And Mesopotamia . .

[MOURNERS]
All Crete was at her feet
All Thrace was in her thrall
Oh, why should such a blossom fall?

[MILES]
Speak the spells
Chant the charms
Toll the bells
Build the pyre!

[PSEUDOLUS, spoken]
I don't know about you, but I've suffered enough. On behalf of the body, I want to thank you for a lovely funeral

[MILES]
All Crete was at her feet
But I shall weep no more
I'll find my consolation as before
Among the simple pleasures of war!

About “Funeral Sequence” by Zero Mostel

Read the complete lyrics to "Funeral Sequence" by Zero Mostel, Ron Holgate from the album "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)". 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 Broadway, Theatre, Musicals.

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"Funeral Sequence" is credited to Zero Mostel, Ron Holgate. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Funeral Sequence" appears on "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Original Broadway Cast)".

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