1. COME LOOK AT THE FREAKS
Company
Come look at the freaks
Come gape at the geeks
Come examine these aberrations
Their malformations
Grotesque physiques
Only pennies for peeks
Come look at the freaks
Men
Come look at the freaks
They’ll haunt you for weeks
Come explore why they fascinate you
Exasperate you
And flush your cheeks
Women
Come hear how love speaks
All
Come look at the freaks
The Boss
Ladies and gentlemen
Step right up
Right this way
There is no wait
We don’t waste your time
So little to pay
Just one thin dime
Gains you admission
To my odditorium
Never have you seen
A comparable emporium
Of wonders under one tent
Your dime could not be better spent
Come see a curious gal
The Bearded Lady
See a man
Turned into a reptile
As punishment for his sins
Come hear the haunting song
Of the Siamese Twins
Come see our elegant geek
Refined but deadly
Chicken necks delight his incisors
Their heads decorate the mud
His fav’rite cocktail drink?
It’s warm chicken blood
From the barren desert
Of the heathen camel trade
For our gentlemen friends
The seraglio of a Hashemite sheik
His harem was freed
And we have found it’s quite unique
For these girls are virgins still
Had I arrived but an hour late
That old sheik would have had his fill
All
Come see God’s mistakes
The freaks God forsakes
Take a look at the monster babies
Dog men with rabies
A bride of snakes
The Boss
And we don’t harbor fakes
All
Come see God’s mistakes
The Boss
From the inky jungles
Of the darkest continent
You will witness first hand
The ferocity of the Cannibal King
We keep him chained up
Because we know he’s hankering
For a taste of one of you
And you are here for enlightenment
Not as stock for cannibal stew
The Boss Come look at the freaks Come gape at the geeks Come examine these aberrations Their malformations Grotesque physiques Only pennies for peeks |
Attractions Come inside Curiosity satisfied Come!… See the underside Ah, ah, inside… Ah…. |
The Boss
Won’t you please forgive me
If I seem emotional
For the stars of our show
I am speaking of course
Of the Siamese Twins
I adopted these girls
And gave them moral disciplines
Taught them standards
Right from wrong
I nurtured their musicality
Let them charm you with their song
Daisy & Violet
Ah, ah, ah (etc.)
The Boss Come look at the freaks Come gape at the geeks |
Attractions Come inside Curiosity satisfied |
The Boss & All
Come examine these aberrations
Their malformations
Grotesque physiques
Only pennies for peeks
Come look at the freaks!
2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND TO YOU
All
Happy birthday to you and to you
Here’s a big happy birthday times two
Happy birthday from the whole damned crew
Happy birthday to you and to you
3. I’M DAISY, I’M VIOLET
Daisy
I’m Daisy
Violet
I’m Violet
Daisy & Violet
We’re Siamese Twins
Violet
I’m to your right
As you watch our show
Daisy
She thinks she’s always right
Not so
I’m Daisy
Violet
I’m Violet
Daisy & Violet
What else would you like to know?
Terry
What are your dreams?
What are you longing for?
4. LIKE EVERYONE ELSE
Violet
I want to be like everyone else
So no one will point and stare
To walk down the street
Not attracting attention
No notice, no mention
No hint of despair
A normal reaction
A standard response
The same as everyone wants
Daisy
I want to be like everyone else
But richer and more acclaimed
Worshipped and celebrated
Pampered and loved
To see those who’ve laughed
Feeling ashamed
A glorious, frantic
Adoring response
The same as everyone wants
I’d go abroad
See all the sights
Hear folks applaud
Bow to the lights
Violet
I’d settle down
Never to roam
Find a nice husband and home
Daisy
I want to be
Violet
I want to be
Daisy & Violet
Like everyone else
But not like my sister says
Daisy
She wants stability
Violet
She would like fame
I’d like serenity
Daisy
Frenzied acclaim
Daisy & Violet
Though we can’t agree on a single response
We want what everyone wants
Only what everyone wants
The same as everyone wants
5. THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
Jake
I’m not gonna tell you
You’re making a mistake
Tell you not to go
No I won’t
I’ll only say
What I’ve learned along my way
The devil you know
Beats the devil you don’t
We don’t work
In the best of situations
We don’t live very well
We don’t live
In the neighbourhood of heaven
We live somewhere closer to hell
We have learned
To work around this situation
Learned to hide
Till the heat has passed
You will learn
A promise of salvation
Can mask another inferno’s blast
The devil you know
Beats the devil you don’t
That promised land
Could turn out to be dry
Once you’re gone
You might ask yourselves why
Maybe you will
Or maybe you won’t
But the devil you know
Beats the devil you don’t
Oh yeah!
Roustabout 1
You don’t know
The world beyond the sideshow
Roustabout 2
You don’t know
What Satan can plan
Bearded Lady
You don’t know
The safety you’d be leaving
Jake
We’re your family
And we’re your clan
Snake Lady
Here we’ve got
Each other to depend on
Harem Girl 2
Here you’ve got
The best home you’ll ever find
Bearded Lady
Other folk
Don’t know how to take us
Jake
The world out there
Can be so unkind
The devil you know… Beats the devil you don’t |
Roustabout 1 Devil you know |
Roustabout 2 Devil you know |
Snake Lady, Bearded Lady, Harem Girl 2, Roustabout 2
Beats the devil
The devil you don’t
Jake His game of chance Just might be a scam |
Sheik Don’t take that chance |
Sheik, Harem Girl 2, Snake Lady
It’s just a scam
Jake, Roustabout 3
You can’t play
Then decide you should scram
Jake, Roustabout 1, Roustabout 3, Sheik
Maybe you’ll win
Or maybe you won’t
But the devil you know
Bearded Lady, Harem Girl 2, Roustabout 2
Devil you know
Jake, Roustabouts 1, 2, 3, Harem Girl 2, Snake Lady, Bearded Lady, Sheik
Beats the devil you don’t
6th Exhibit
How can you
Say that man’s a devil?
Roustabout 4
How can you
Say he’s wicked and bad?
Geek
How can you
Criticize an angel?
All three
Promising more heaven
Than they’ve ever had
Fortune Teller
I’m a fortune teller
I can see the future
I can look at people
See what’s lying ahead
Violet and Daisy
I see you’re bound for glory
The man that was here
Will do all that he said
That man’s not a devil
No – believe it I won’t
He’s not a devil
No
And miss this chance
I hope that they don’t
No don’t
No don’t
No don’t
The “No” Group
What if he’s a devil?
the “Yes” Group
What if he’s not?
He could be an angel
The “No” Group
That heaven forgot!
Fortune Teller
I think you may be jealous
Jake
Jealous of what?
All
That Violet and Daisy
Might give him a shot!
The “No” Group But the devil you know Beats the devil you don’t That promised land Could turn out to be dry So dry – |
The “Yes” Group He’s not a devil I won’t believe it Believe it I won’t Undertand He could be a good guy Why? Or maybe you won’t No, no, he’s not a devil No, no, he’s not a devil |
Jake
Alright
We could argue all night
Because we care about you two
Maybe you will go
Or maybe you won’t
But I hope you will remember
That that mean old
Money-grubbin’
Gin-guzzlin’
Name-callin’
Devil you know
Might be better than
That smooth-talkin’
Fine-lookin’
Dream-spinnin’
Promise makin’
Devil
You don’t!
The “Yes” Group No, no, no Don’t call him a devil! No, no, no Don’t call him a devil! |
The “No” Group Beats the devil you don’t Beats the devil you don’t Beats the devil you |
All
Don’t!
6. MORE THAN WE BARGAINED FOR
Terry
Some hidden magnet
Is pulling me back
Back to this strange little show
An invisible force
Dragging me off course
Pulling me somewhere
I know I shouldn’t go
I want
I want
I want to see her
I want
I want to look at her face
I need
I need
I need to see her
That’s why I’m back in this place
Buddy
We can’t wait to show you
The work we’ve accomplished
You won’t believe your own eyes
Meeting each night
At the oddest of hours
But oh how each hour flies
Our two girls have a special gift
Any clouds of doubt will lift
I tihnk we’re getting more
That we bargained for
Terry
We’ll see about that. Sounds like you’ve managed okay here.
Buddy
Working in the midst
Of the strangest folks
They’re helpful
I like them
They get my jokes
I thought they were performers
In a sad, bleak show
But here I am
I fit right in
Into a freak show!
Terry
So, Buddy, you finally found a home.
Have the girls given you any trouble?
Buddy
Well, Violet is slow
But we work till she gets it
Daisy does everything right
I’m more concerned
With some personal questions
I swear I did not invite
I think Violet’s sweet on me
Sweet’s very hard to ignore
Daisy mentions you with glee
I think we’re getting more
Than we bargained for
Terry
Daisy asks about me?
Buddy
Only about fifty times a day.
Terry
You’re kidding.
She thinks I’ll make her famous
Get her foot in the door
Buddy
I think we’re getting more
Than we bargained for
Do you think they’re pretty?
Terry
Pretty?
Buddy
Well, they are.
Terry
Let’s give them flowers
Buddy
That’s going too far
Terry
Why?
Buddy
Flower are romantic
Romance is in the air
So beware
Terry
Buddy, you’ve got so much to learn
You don’t know women
Buddy
Not like them.
Terry
Let me set you right.
Buddy
I know more than you think
Terry
They’ll try to hook you
Buddy
Oh, come on.
Terry
But you don’t have to bite
I’ve known lots of women
Buddy
So I’ve heard
Terry
The lovely
The gruesome
I’ve seen things
I’ve tried things
But never a twosome!
Buddy
I’m not interested in that
Terry
Then close your eyes
Buddy
What?
Terry
Just a little joke
Buddy
It’s no joking matter
Terry
You worry too much
Buddy
I’m just saying we need to look
Terry
Look at what?
Buddy
Look at where this road leads
Terry
To vaudeville
Buddy
It’s not right we overlook their needs
They have needs
Terry
We’re giving them the chance of a lifetime
Buddy
Are we doing what’s fair and right?
Terry
Yes we are
Buddy
Wish I could know what’s in store
Terry
Who knows that?
Terry and Buddy
The future should be clear tonight
Buddy
I think we’re getting more
Terry
Are we getting more
Terry and Buddy
Than we bargained for
Than we bargained for
Than we bargained for
7. FEELINGS YOU’VE GOT TO HIDE
Daisy
All of our dreams
Are coming true
Violet
At least the dream
That’s starring you
Daisy
Terry’s my dream personified
I can feel him there
Right by my side
I can feel his love
I can feel his pride
Violet
Those are feelings
You have got to hide
Daisy
Why do I feel
Like I swallowed a butterfly?
Tickling inside
Makes me laugh
Till I want to cry
Why are my eyes turning moist
While my throat is dry?
Is it that handsome guy?
Why are my feelings
Racing around inside?
Will I explode
If all of my thoughts collide?
One minute brave
The next minute terrified
Are these feelings I have got to hide?
Violet
Don’t let your heart
Lead your head astray
He couldn’t possibly feel that way
Daisy
I know he loves me
I know I’ll be his bride
Violet
Those are feelings you have got to hide
Do not tell
Do not confide
These longings can’t be satisfied
This wave will wash out with the tide
These are feelings you’ve got to hide
Daisy
I can’t hide what I feel
The way that you do
Violet
What do you mean?
I’m not in love like you
Daisy
I think you are
And Buddy is the guy
Violet
Why do you say that?
Tell me why
Daisy
I’m your sister
I’m your shadow
I do know
Violet
Oh you know … ?
Daisy
Yes I know
Violet
What I’m thinking
Daisy
What you’re thinking
I’m not deaf
I’m not blind
Violet
You can always
Read my mind
Daisy
Read your mind
Violet
Now I’m the one
Lighting up like a firefly
Now I’m the one
Blushing red
Eating humble pie
Why do I want to tell all
And yet feel so shy
About that handsome guy
Daisy
You want a husband
You want to be a bride
Violet
Heart in my throat
Like I’m on a mid-way ride
But I’ll never show
What’s going on inside
These are feelings you’ve got to hide
Daisy
Why do you feel that way?
Violet
Feelings aren’t for display
Daisy
Let’s announce love today!
Violet
You would shout
What you should never say
Daisy Why are these feelings racing around inside? Will all my thoughts colide? I know I’ll be his bride Are these feelings I’ve got to hide |
Violet These longings can’t be satisfied This wave will wash out with the tide These are feelings you’ve got to hide Feelings you’ve got to hide |
8. WHEN I’M BY YOUR SIDE
Daisy and Violet
You are my favourite new playmate
I love the fun you provide
A song and a laugh
Are better by half
When I’m by your side
Happy to be your companion
Glad that I qualified
I feel as grand as the canyon
When I’m by your side
People stop dead when they’ve seen us
We take their staring in stride
Can’t fit a needle between us
When I’m by your side
We’re an unusual duo
Don’t always swim with the tide
But who needs a boat?
I’m always afloat
When I’m by your side
I like what a duo can do
The combination is greater than the sum of its parts
Should we cement this arrangement
Now that it’s tested and tried
We’re such a tight weave
I don’t want to leave
We make a matched set
A perfect duet
Like eggs are to ham
Like twins to Siam
I’m by your side
9. SAY GOODBYE TO THE FREAK SHOW
Violet
What have we done?
Daisy
Lost our jobs
Violet
Closed a door
Terry
Opened more!
Say goodbye to the freak show
Say hello to the footlight’s glow
Your success can only grow
Say goodbye to the freak show
Attractions
Goodbye
Daisy
Goodbye
We will miss you
Geek
Don’t cry
Let me kiss you
Violet
Oh my
Why should it be so hard
To say goodbye
Harem Girl I
Farewell
Don’t forget us
Bearded Lady
Do tell
How you met us
6th Exhibit
Don’t dwell
On sorrow as you go
Dolly
You will fare well
Fortune Teller
Now, now
Saying goodbye
Is part of growing up
There’s a whole new world
Of friends for you to make
Jake
Goodbye, Daisy
Dear, sweet Violet
Daisy and Violet
Oh no!
Not goodbye to Jake
Jake
Take wing
Fly to glory
Dance, sing
Tell your story
You bring
Such joy to those you’ve know
Take flight, take wing
Terry
Jake, looks like their hearts might break
Saying goodbye to you
You’re a friend to the twins
You’ve helped them along
Constant support
Quiet and strong
We could use you backstage
As we tour with their act
Why not join the troupe
Your bag is packed
Daisy
Yes – say yes
Violet
Please come along
Jake
Nothing lost if I decide to
I feel I belong beside you
Attractions
Say goodbye to the freak show
Bless your new impresario
We always knew you would outgrow
The tents of the sideshow
Goodbye
Strike tents
Pull the stakes up
Go gents
Let the brakes up
No fence
Stops us from moving on
To our next show
Farewell
Don’t forget us
Do tell
How you met us
Don’t dwell
On sorrow as you go
You will fare well
Goodbye
10. LEAVE ME ALONE
Daisy
Terry
How about a good luck kiss?
Terry
Well-deserved
Break a leg
Have fun
Daisy
I always have fun
When you’re around
Terry
Likewise
You’re a good-time girl
Violet
You are shameless
A shameless flirt
Daisy
Showing some interest
Couldn’t hurt
Violet
Some?
You show the maximum!
Daisy
And you’d prefer
I act like you?
Afraid to show interest
Afraid it’s taboo
How will your Buddy
Ever have a clue
That you love him through and through?
Violet
Don’t say that!
He might overhear
Daisy
So what
Why live in fear?
He might feel the same
But he’s shy
Violet
So am I
I despise
The way you advertise
Daisy
I hate
Your coy little act
Violet
Is that a fact?
Daisy
Leave me alone
This is none of your business
You don’t need to judge
Or offer advice
You’re not my mother
You’re not my warden
Don’t need a strict chaperone
Why don’t you leave me alone?
Violet
Leave you alone?
I am trying to help you
Your blatant behaviour
Embarrasses me
If you could see you
From my perspective
You wouldn’t like what you were shown
No, I won’t leave you alone
Daisy Leave me alone Leave me alone Leave me alone |
Violet And how would I do that? Tell me where would I go? Believe me I’d love to |
Daisy Leave me alone Why don’t you leave me alone? |
Violet Leave you alone? Can you hear What you’re saying? You won’t find love By chasing the guy I don’t have wisdom Just an opinion |
Daisy That’s what I’m asking It’s a simple request I’d be fine without you I need some time on my own Why don’t you |
Violet Leave you alone? Leave you alone? Leave you alone? I don’t like your tone |
11. WE SHARE EVERYTHING
4 Archaeologists
We’ve traveled from Nome to Bali
Seen the hist’ry of human folle
Courted danger till our hair was curled
Seen all seven wonders of the world
While those seven wonders deteriorate
Our new discovery
Is right up-to-date
This is a wonder
You can’t duplicate
Clean the slate
Here’s the great
Number eight
Daisy and Violet
Life’s ducky
Balmy weather
We’re lucky
We’re together
We’re a pair remarkably mated
People swear we must be related
We can’t bear to be separated
We share everything
Two songbirds
Zero friction
No strong words
Dainty diction
Harmony is what we always sing
We’re so happy
We share everything
Violet
Never division
On any decision
Never a word that’s severe
Daisy
Two different voices
Identical choices
Never an argument here
Daisy and Violet
We’re both sweet and understanding
We divide the pie
We see eye-to-eye
We’re never pushy-shovey
Forever lovey-dovey
All through summer
Winter, fall or spring
We’re united through every season
We’re delighted
You know the reason
You can share too
There’s nothing to it
So prepare to
Watch how we do it
Come on, boys
Build a barge
Make it fancy
Make it large
Grab an oar
Row with style
Take us down that Nile!
We’re so happy
We share everything
Pharaohs
We’re so happy
We’re so happy
We’re so happy
Company
We share everything
12. BUDDY KISSED ME
Violet
Buddy kissed me
He kissed me for the first time
Daisy
Didn’t you hear what he said?
Violet
There’s only one thought
Running through my head
He kissed me
Daisy
And then they both denied
Any thought of romance
Violet
But he kissed me
Words can lie
But kisses don’t
Daisy
You can lie to yourself
I won’t
No one could love a Siamese twin
Nobody wants us
No one ever has
No one ever will
Violet
Why are you trying
To kill my dream?
Daisy
It’s not a dream
It’s a nightmare
Wake up
Look around you
We are freaks
Stuck together
And we’ll always be alone
Violet
But I want to wake up
To what I’m dreaming of
Dreaming that some day
Some night
I could find love
Will I find love?
13. WHO WILL LOVE ME AS I AM?
Violet
Like a fish plucked from the ocean
Tossed into a foreign stream,
Always knew that I was different
Often fled onto a dream.
I ignored the raging currents,
Right against the tide I swam.
But I floated with the question
Who will love me as I am?
Daisy
Like an odd exotic creature
On display inside a zoo.
Hearing children asking questions
Makes me ask some questions too.
Could we bend the laws of nature?
Could a lion love a lamb?
Who could see beyond this surface?
Who will love me as I am?
Daisy and Violet
Who will ever call to say “I love you”?
Send me flowers or a telegram?
Who could proudly stand beside me?
Who will love me as I am?
Daisy
Like a clown whose tears cause laughter
Trapped inside the center ring
Violet
Even seeing smiling faces
I am lonely pondering
Daisy and Violet
Who would want to join this madness?
Who would change my monogram?
Who will be part of my circus?
Who will love me as I am?
Who will ever call to say “I love you”?
Send me flowers or a telegram?
Who could proudly stand beside me?
Who will love me as I am?
Company
Who could proudly stand beside me?
Who will love me as I am?