[00:03.33]The concert was over in Carnegie Hall
[00:06.06]The maestro took bow after bow
[00:09.33]He said My dear friends I have given my all
[00:13.41]I'm sorry its all over now
[00:18.78]When from the gallery way up high
[00:25.41]There suddenly came this mournful cry
[00:37.14]Mr Paganini please play my rhapsody
[00:46.11]And if you cannot play it won't you sing it
[00:53.88]And if you can't sing it you'll simply have to
[01:08.64]Mr Paganini we breathlessly await
[01:14.73]Your masterful baton go on and sling it
[01:22.20]And if you can't sling it you'll simply have to
[01:35.82]We heard your repertoire and at the final bar
[01:42.06]We greeted you with a round applause
[01:49.53]But what a great ovation your interpretation
[02:05.10]Mr Paganini now don't you be a meanie
[02:11.16]What have you up your sleeve Come on and spring it
[02:22.65]And if you don't spring it that means you'll have to
[02:43.02]Mr Paganini please play my rhapsody
[03:21.00]And if you cannot play it won't you sing it