Song Name: | Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite (chrom) | By: | Beatles |
Posted By: | mattd60 | Difficulty: | Any |
Key: | Any | Genre: | 60s |
Harp Type: | Chromatic | ||
Created: | 2010-09-20 18:09:57 | Modified: | 2010-09-20 18:09:09 |
Song: | Fact: "The song's title comes from a standard 19th century phrase used in advertising testimonial performances in Britain: "Being for the benefit of..." All-round performer William Kite worked alongside Pablo Fanque and wire-walker/clown/trampolines the Hendersons in 1843." source: www.songfacts.com 3 3 5 5 5 5 -4 -4 3 for the benefit of Mister Kite <-3 <-3 <-3 <-3 -3 -3 -2 -2 3 3 3 There will be a show tonight on trampoline 3 5 5 5 5 -4 -4 3 The Hendersons will all be there <-3 <-3 <-3 <-3 -3 -3 -2 -3 -3 -3 Late of Pablo - Fanques fair, what a scene -3 -3 -1 -1 -3 -3 -5 -5 -3 -3 Ov - er men and horses hoops and garters <-3 <-3 -2 -2 -3 -3 -3 <3 -3 -1 Last-ly through a hogshead of real fire! -3 -3 <-3 <-3 <-3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -5 In this way Misterr K. will challenge the world! The celebrated Mr. K. Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate The Hendersons will dance and sing As Mr. Kite flies through the ring don't be late Mrs. K assures the public Their production will be second to none And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz-! (Circus organ music) The band begins at ten to six When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound And Mr. H. will demonstrate Ten somersets he'll undertake on solid ground Having been some days in preparation A splendid time is guaranteed for all And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill-. (Circus organ music.) |