Fiddler on the Roof Matchmaker Lyrics

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match,
Find me a find, catch me a catch.
Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book
And make me a perfect match.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, I'll bring the veil,
You bring the groom, slender and pale,
Bring me a ring, for I'm longing to be
The envy of all I see.

For Papa, make him a scholar,
For Mama, make him rich as a king,
For me, well, I wouldn't holler
If he were as handsome as anything.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match,
Find me a find, catch me a catch.
Night after night in the dark I'm alone,
So find me a match of my own.

Since when are you interested in a match, Chava? I thought you just
had your eyes on your books. And you have your eye on the rabbi's son!

Well, why not? We have only one rabbi, he has only one son. Why shouldn't
I want the best?

Because you're a girl from a poor family. So whatever Yente brings,
you'll take. Right? Of course right!

Hodel, oh Hodel, have I made a match for you.
He's handsome, he's young . . . all right, he's sixty-two,
But he's a nice man, a good catch. True? True.
I promise you'll be happy, and even if you're not,
There's more to life than that. Don't ask me what.

Chava, I've found him, will you be a lucky bride!
He's handsome, he's tall . . . that is, from side to side,
But he's a nice man, a good catch. Right? Right.
You've heard he has a temper, he'll beat you every night,
But only when he's sober . . . so you're all right.

Did you think you'd get a prince? Well, I do the best I can.
With no dowry, no money, no family background, be glad you've got a man.

Matchmaker, matchmaker, you know that I'm
Still very young. Please, take your time.
Up to this minute I misunderstood
That I could get stuck for good.
Dear Yente, see that he's gentle,
Remember you were also a bride.
It's not that I'm sentimental,
It's just that I'm terrified.
Matchmaker, matchmaker, plan me no plan,
I'm in no rush, maybe I've learned
Playing with matches a girl can get burned . . .
So . . . bring me no ring,
Groom me no groom,
Find me no find,
Catch me no catch,
Unless he's a matchless match!