Song Description

By modernizing the score to HMS Pinafore, I hope to open the door to the absurd kookiness of Gilbert's book and lyrics for a whole new generation of audiences, designers, choreographers, and directors. Recorded at Northfire Recording Studios, Amherst, MA, April, 2014. Teri La Fleur - Buttercup. Thad Wheeler and HeeJun Lee - Sailors. All instrumental tracks by Thad Wheeler.

Lyrics

I'm called little Buttercup,
Dear little Buttercup,
Though I could never tell why!
But still I'm called Buttercup,
Poor little Buttercup,
Sweet little Buttercup, I!

I've snuff and tobaccy and excellent jacky,
I've scissors and watches and knives,
(What else have you got?)
I've ribbons and laces to set off the faces
Of pretty young sweethearts and wives.

I've treacle and toffee,
I've tea and I've coffee,
Soft Tommy and succulent chops,
I've chickens and conies,
and pretty polonies,
And excellent peppermint drops.
(What should we do dear Buttercup, you?)

So buy of your Buttercup,
Dear little Buttercup,
Sailors should never be shy.
So buy of your Buttercup,
Poor little Buttercup,
Come of your Buttercup, buy!