The Rose of Persia Web Opera



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No. 19: Song (Dancing Sunbeam, with Blush-of-Morning, Honey-of-Life, Heart's Desire, Physician, Sultan & Vizier)

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Sunbeam.
	In the heart of my hearts I've always known —
Others.
		She's always known —
Sunbeam.
		I've always known
	I should one day grace a social throne!
Others.
			A social throne she'd grace!
Sunbeam.
	I dreamed at the age of slim fifteen —
Others.
		Far dim fifteen —
Sunbeam.
		Of slim fifteen
	I should be what you see — a Social Queen!
Others.
			Then take your proper place!
Sunbeam.
				For to stand at the top
					Of a wide staircase,
				Till you're fit to drop
					With a fixed grimace
Others.
				(That is meant for a smile
					Of enjoyment keen),
						Is the way To be gay
					As a Social Queen —
			And that's your proper, proper place!
All.
			Ah! That's my/your proper, proper place!

Sunbeam.
	There are women I've known, and I sha'n't forget —
Others.
		She can't forget —
Sunbeam.
		I sha'n't forget —
	Who were Queens in my suburban set —
Others.
			A far inferior race!
Sunbeam.
	They'll learn there's a wider gap between —
Others.
		A gap between —
Sunbeam.
		A gulf between
	Them and me (you'll see) now I'm a Queen!
Others.
			You'll put them in their place!
Sunbeam.
				For to turn up your nose
					At the people who
				Are precisely those
					Who have once snubbed you —
Others.
				For to patronize them,
					Or to cut them clean,
						Is the height Of delight
					To a Social Queen!
			And that's your proper, proper place!
All.
			Ah! That's my/your proper, proper place!

Dance.

Exeunt Dancing Sunbeam, Honey-of-Life, Blush-of-Morning, Heart's Desire and Physician.