The Guardian Of The Gate (1902)

A song from the original 1902 musical "The Wizard of Oz." Words by L. Frank Baum. Music by Paul Tietjens.
Lyrics
1. I'm here to keep the people in and keep them out
For none can thro' the portals pass while I'm about
The city lies beyond in which
The Wizard rules in state
And I'm the man that guards the gate
The guardian of the gate
Refrain
The gate, the gate, the gate, the gate
The glitt'ring, glist'ning gate
However grand and fine you be
However humble don't you see
You've got to get the key of me
The guardian of the gate
The gate, the gate, the gate, the gate
The glitt'ring, glist'ning gate
You've got to get the key of me
The guardian of the gate
2. So gorgeous is the city that if you are wise
You'll use a pair of goggles to protect your eyes
Within his head the Wizard
Holds your destiny and fate
But I'm the man that guards the gate
The guardian of the gate
Refrain
The gate, the gate, the gate, the gate
The glitt'ring, glist'ning gate
Whate'er your name or your decree
You must defer to my decree
A person of authority
The guardian of the gate
The gate, the gate, the gate, the gate
The glitt'ring, glist'ning gate
A person of authority
The guardian of the gate
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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne.
Vocal and video by Vancha March.
Find sheet music and midi at:
www.sheetmusicsinger.com/the-...

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This turned out well, Vancha.... :-)

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L.frank baum wrote the lyrics