NARRATOR:

Pharaoh said --

PHARAOH:

Well stone the crows, this Joseph is a clever kid Who'd have thought that fourteen cows could mean the things he said they did? Joseph, you must help me further; I have found a job for you You shall lead us through this crisis -- you shall be my number two

NARRATOR:

Pharaoh told his guards to fetch a chisel from the local store Whereupon he ordered them to cut the chains that Joseph wore Joseph got a royal pardon and a host of splendid things A chariot of gold, a cloak, a medal and some signet rings Joseph -- Pharaoh's number two Joseph -- Egypt looks to you Seven summers on the trot were perfect just as Joseph said Joseph saw that food was gathered ready for the years ahead Seven years of famine followed. Egypt did not mind a bit The first recorded rationing in history was a hit

ADORING GIRLS:

Joseph how can we ever say All that we want to about you? We're so glad that you came our way We would have perished without you

PHARAOH:

Joseph we are the perfect team Old buddies you and me I was wise to have chosen you You'll be wise to agree We were in a jam Would have baffled Abraham But now we're a partnership it's just a piece of cake

ADORING GIRLS:

Greatest man since Noah Only goes to shoah

JOSEPH:

Anyone from anywhere can make it if he gets a lucky break!

NARRATOR:

This could be the happy ending, perfect place to stop the show Joseph after all has got about as far as he can go But I'm sure that Jacob and his other sons have crossed your mind How had famine hit the family Joseph left behin