Band: The Beatles
Song: Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite
Album: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Intro: Bb A7 Dm G
(Verse 1)
Cm Cm/B
For the benefit of Mr. Kite
Gm Dm G
There will be a show tonight on trampoline
Cm Cm/B
The Hendersons will all be there
Gm Dm A7
Late of Pablo Fanques Fair- what a scene!
Dm Dm/C
Over man and horses hoops and garters
Bb A7 Dm
Lastly through a hogshead of real fire!
Bb A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm G
In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world!
(Verse 2)
Cm Cm/B
The celebrated Mr. K.
Gm Dm G
Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate
Cm Cm/B
The Hendersons will dance and sing
Gm Dm A7
As Mr. Kite flies through the ring- don't be late!
Dm Dm/C
Messrs. K. and H. assure the public
Bb A7 Dm
Their production will be second to none
Bb A7 Dm F+ C A
And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz!
Dm F+ C B Em G
(Verse 3)
Cm Cm/B
The band begins at ten to six
Gm Dm G
When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound
Cm Cm/B
And Mr. H. will demonstrate
Gm Dm A7
Ten summersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Dm Dm/C
We've been some days in preparation
Bb A7 Dm
A splendid time is guaranteed for all
Bb A7 Dm
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill!
Dm A7 C Em A7 Dm A7 C Em B
Em Em/G C B7 Em C B Em
Em/G C B Em Em/G C B Em