MUCH MORE
(Harvey Schmidt (m) / Tom Jones (l) )

Barbra Streisand 1963

As sung by Barbra Streisand on her first Columbia recording ‘The Barbra
Streisand Album’ in 1963.

The song appeared in the 1960 Broadway musical ‘The Fantastiks.
On and off Broadway, with over 17,000 performances, ‘
The Fantastiks’ is arguably
the longest running musical in the world.

Also sung by:
Susan Egan
Rita Gardner



I'd like to swim in a clear blue stream
Where the water is icy cold
Then go to town in a golden gown
And have my fortune told.

Just once, just once
Just once before I am old
I'd like to be not evil
But a little worldly wise
To be the kind of girl designed
To be kissed upon the eyes.

I'd like to dance 'til two o'clock
Or maybe dance 'til dawn
Or if the band could stand it
Just go on and on and on.

Just once, just once
Before the chance is gone
I'd like to waste a week or two
And never do a chore
To wear my hair unfastened
So it billows to the floor.

To do the things I've dreamed about
But never done before
Perhaps I'm bad or wild or mad
With lots of grief in store
But I want much more than keeping house
Much more, much more, much more.



(Transcribed by David Story - September 2013)