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Alma
Staff Notation • Secular, Humorous songs
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Alma by Tom Lehrer — Lyrics
1. The loveliest girl in Vienna
Was Alma, the smartest as well.
Once you picked her up on your antenna,
You'd never be free of her spell.
Her lovers were many and varied
From the day she began her beguine.
There were three famous ones whom she married,
And God knows how many between.
Alma, tell us – all modern women are jealous –
Which of your magical wands
Got you Gustav and Walter and Franz?
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About Alma
Tom Lehrer, known for his satirical songs, created Alma for solo tenor voice. This humorous piece is set to an English text that tells a witty story about Alma, a charming and intelligent woman in Vienna, and her many admirers and husbands, including famous composers like Mahler. The lyrics playfully question how she managed to attract such notable figures, hinting at her irresistible charm. Lehrer's musical setting, delivered by a single tenor, captures the lighthearted and somewhat mischievous narrative, making it a delightful and engaging concert song for its genre.
