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Gladys' introduction, welcoming the guests...

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Welcome to the world, it's what you've got
Though some of us have got, and some have not.

It's all lighter than a feather, but heavier than sin
And if you've got the nickel, we'd be glad to let you in [or out!]
spoken: Is this seat taken?


Welcome to the world the cost is high
Admission price? The twinkle from your eye!

Steal and cheat and murder, no that you'd never do!
Mistreat poor orphan children, might that possibly be you? [or you!]
spoken: I like your sneakers. Did you make them yourself?


So why not…
Pat yourself on the back,
Give yourself a break. Oh…
Nothing shines like a smile!
[aside]: But you and I know that the smile is fake.

spoken: sing with me
Welcome to the world, it's what you've got,
Nothing's quite the way you might have thought

It's all lighter than a feather, but heavier than sin,
And it isn't how you play the game, by God, it's how you win! [or lose]


Welcome to the world, it's what you've got,
Nothing's quite the way you might have thought

It's all lighter than a feather, but heavier than sin,
And everyone can play the game, but only one can win!

You lose! You lose! You lose! Who wins?

credits

from Music from The Cursed Cabaret of Kelowna Day Taylor, released October 13, 2010
All instruments, voices, arranging, production and engineering by Brooke Maxwell.

Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Karen Pickett

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brooke maxwell Victoria, British Columbia

Brooke Maxwell is a Victoria-based freelance composer/musician/educator. Major composing credits include the acclaimed hit musical, Ride the Cyclone [Atomic Vaudeville/Alchemation], the English premiere of And Slowly Beauty [Belfry/NAC], the North American premiere of A Tender Thing [Belfry]. He would like to thank his parents for forcing him to stay in piano lessons. ... more

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