Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite (chrom)

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


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for the benefit of Mister Kite

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There will  be   a   show tonight on trampoline

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The Hendersons will all be there

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Late of    Pablo -  Fanques  fair, what a  scene

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Ov - er men and horses  hoops and garters
 
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Last-ly   through a  hogshead of real     fire!

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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.)