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In this Gilbert & Sullivan jewel from The Mikado, Ko-Ko has betrothed himself (ungraciously) to the onomatopoeically named Katisha for the sake of the 'nation'! So, Nanki-Poo's exultation of spring flowers doesn't go down well with him. It is, however, appreciated by Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, and Pooh-Bah, who join in as chorus to the two soloists. It was, and indeed still is, enjoyed by audiences worldwide. 

Feel free to join in if you get the urge . . .!

Spring Flowers

The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la,
Breathe promise of merry sunshine-
As we merrily dance and we sing, Tra la,
We welcome the hope that they bring, Tra la,
Of a summer of roses and wine,
Of a summer of roses and wine.
And that's what we mean when we say that a thing
Is welcome as flowers that bloom in the spring,
Tra la la la la_ Tra la la la la_,
The flowers that bloom in the spring.

Chorus... Tra la la la la_ Tra la la la la_,
Tra la la la la la!

The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la,
Have nothing to do with the case,
I've got to take under my wing, Tra la,
A most unattractive old thing, Tra la,
With a caricature of a face,
With a caricature of a face;
And that's what I mean when I say, or I sing,
"Oh, bother the flowers that bloom in the spring",
Tra la la la la_ Tra la la la la_,
"Oh, bother the flowers of spring!"

Chorus... Tra la la la la_ Tra la la la la_,
Tra la la la la la!

Now for another 'Seasonal' floral treat with Wordsworth's Daffodils . . .

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