Man of La Mancha

Barber's Song

Man of La Mancha


DON QUIXOTE 
Someone approaches...! 

SANCHO 
Just an ordinary traveler. 

DON QUIXOTE 
(pointing off) 
But see what he wears upon his head. 
Get thee to a place of hiding, Sancho. 

SANCHO 
Oh, dear! 

BARBER 
(from a distance) 
Oh, I am a little barber 
And I go my merry way 
With my razor and my leeches 
I can always earn my pay 

Though your chin be smooth as satin, 
You will need me soon I know 
For the Lord protects his barbers, 
And He makes the stubble grow. 

If I slip when I am shaving you 
And cut you to the quick, 
You can use me as a doctor 
'Cause I also heal the sick.