Stephen Sondheim - Perpetual Anticipation lyrics

[MRS. NORDSTROM][Chorus:] Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul But it's bad for the heart It's very good for practicing self-control It's very good for morals, but bad for morale It's very bad It can lead to going quite mad It's very good for reserve and learning to do what one should It's very good Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art Playing a role Aching to start Keeping control While falling apart Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul But it's bad for the heart [MRS. SEGSTROM][Chorus] It's too unnerving It's very good, though, to have things to contemplate Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art Aching to start Keeping control While falling apart Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul But it's bad for the heart [MRS. ANDERSSEN:] Perpetual anticipation is good for the soul But it's bad for the heart It's very good, though, to learn to wait Perpetual anticipation's a delicate art Keeping control While falling apart Perpetual anticipation is bad for the heart