Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite

Lyrics:

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
and lastly through a hogshead of real fire
In this way Mr. K will challenge the world

The celebrated Mr. K
performs his feats on Saturday at Bishopsgate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
as Mr. Kite flies through the ring, don't be late
Messers 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

This song appears on UK/US Albums:

• Anthology 2
• Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite Lyrics
• Love
• Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
• UK Anthology Two
• UK Love
• UK Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

Lead Singer: John

Recording: 2/17/67, 2/20/67, 2/28/67, 3/29/67, 3/31/67
Mixing: 3/31/67, 4/7/67