I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elena Roger, Philip Quast

Magaldi

On this night…

Che

Luna Park Stadium, Buenos Aires, January 22, 1944.

Magaldi

On this night…

Che

A concert in aid of the victims of an earthquake that devastated the town of San Juan, Argentina.

Magaldi

On this night of a thousand stars,

let me take you to heaven’s door

where the music of love’s guitars

plays forevermore!

Che

Ladies and Gentlemen, Agustin Magaldi!

Any minute now, the man of the hour!!!

Peron

Tonight I’m proud to be the peoples' spokesman.

You’ve given help to those who’ve lost their homes,

but more than that, conclusively shown

that the people should run their affairs on their own!

Make sure your leaders understand the people!

Crowd

(Chanting)

Peron!

Peron!

Peron!

Peron!

Peron!

Peron!

Eva

Colonol Peron???

Peron

Eva Duarte???

Both

I’ve heard so much about you.

I’m amazed for I’m only a soldier/an actress

One of the thousands (nothing to shout about)

Defending the country he loves (only a girl on the boards)

Eva

But when you act, the things you do affect us all.

Peron

But when you act, you take us away from the squalor of the real world.

Are you here on your own?

Eva

Yes.

Oh yes.

Peron

So am I. What a fortunate coincidence.

Maybe you’re my reward

for my efforts here tonight.

Eva

It seems crazy but you must believe

there’s nothing calculated, nothing planned.

Please forgive me if I seem naive.

I would never want to force your hand

But please understand

I’d be good for you.

I don’t always rush in like this

twenty seconds after saying hello

Telling strangers I’m too good to miss.

If I’m wrong I hope you’ll tell me so,

But you really should know

I’d be good for you —

I’d be surprisingly good for you.

I won’t go on if I’m boring you

But do you understand my point of view?

Do you like what you hear, what you see,

and would you be good for me too?

I’m not talking of a hurried night,

a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye,

creeping home before it gets too light.

That’s not the reason that I caught your eye

Which has to imply

I’d be good for you —

I’d be surprisingly good for you.

Peron

Please go on;

You enthrall me.

I can understand you perfectly,

and I like what I hear, what I see,

and knowing me,

I would be good for you too.

Eva

I’m not talking of a hurried night,

a frantic tumble, then a shy goodbye,

creeping home before it gets too light.

That’s not the reason that I caught your eye

Which has to imply

I’d be good for you —

I’d be surprisingly good for you.

Both

There is no one, no one at all,

never has been and never will be a lover,

male or female,

who hasn’t an eye on,

in fact they rely on,

tricks they can try on their partner.

They’re hoping their lover

will help them or keep them,

support them, promote them,

don’t blame them: you’re the same.