A Cup Of Tea 1920 "Honeydew"

by James Pitt-Payne, London UK - 9 Sept 2007
2007

[Syl.] I think that ChinChin, Chinaman
deserves congratulations,
for all the blessings he has brought,
to this and other nations.
[Hon:] Gunpowder, ink, and other things,
too numerous to mention,
the world at large has got to thank
the Chinaman's invention.
[Muriel:] His crowning stroke of genius
was accomplished in Bohea,
when he made that infusion
which we call "A cup of tea"
[Syl:] "A cup of tea"
[Hon:] "A cup of tea"
[Muriel:] that sweet infusion from Bohea.
Its daily use I advocate,
it cheers and can't inebriate
in conversation or debate,
your mental cobweb clears;
indulgence sets your brain afire,
if stronger liquid you desire
a sober thought it can't inspire,
give me the cup that cheers.

[Hon:] Now comic songs will not be sung
about the "Morning After"
and solemn psalms will take the place
of Bacchus' joyous laughter
[Syl:] for since man's choice of beverage
by law is regulated,
he can't meet old John Barleycorn
and come home spiflicated.
[Muriel:] With no excuse to
"drop his whip" for an "accidental" spree,
he'll look for consolation,
in a fragrant cup of tea
[Syl:] "A cup of tea"
[Hon:] "A cup of tea"
[Muriel:] that sweet infusion from Bohea.
Its daily use I advocate,
it cheers and can't inebriate
in conversation or debate,
your mental cobweb clears;
indulgence sets your brain afire,
if stronger liquid you desire
a sober thought it can't inspire,
give me the cup that cheers.

Soft karaoke
Words
piano 1
piano 2
piano 3
piano 4
pizz str bass
lyrics
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A Cup Of Tea 1920
from "Honeydew" - a Musical Play by Efrem Zimbalist
Lyrics by Joseph Herbert
© MCMXX by Jerome H.Remick & Co. N.Y. & Detroit
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sequence & karaoke by James Pitt-Payne, London UK
on Sunday 9 September 2007 at 4.12pm
in association with Doug Grierson
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