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Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite

The Beatles

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Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite

For the benefit of Mr. Kite

There will be a show tonight on trampoline

The Hendersons will all be there

Late of Pablo Fanques Fair - what a scene

Over men and horses, hoops and garters

Lastly through a hogshead of real fire!

In this way Mr. 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

Messrs. K. and H. assure the public

Their production will be second to none

And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz!

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

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! by The Beatles is a whimsical and imaginative song inspired by a 19th-century circus poster. The song paints a vivid picture of a circus atmosphere, celebrating the eclectic and entertaining nature of the performances. Key themes include entertainment, spectacle, and the surreal. One particularly poignant moment is the detailed description of the various acts, creating an almost fantastical vision of a traveling circus. The song showcases the playful and experimental side of The Beatles' music during their Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band era.

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