Before you leave these portals To meet less fortunate mortals, There's just one final message I would give to you. You all have learned reliance On the sacred teachings of science, So I hope, through life, you never will decline In spite of philistine Definace To do what all good scientists do.
Refrain
Experiment. Make it your motto day and night. Experiment And it will lead you to the light. The apple on the top of the tree Is never too high to achieve, So take an example from Eve, Experiment. Be curious, Though interfering friends may frown. Get furious At each attempt to hold you down. If this advice you always employ The future can offer you infinite joy And merriment, Experiment And you'll see
[Revised version for the film MISSISSIPPI BELLE (1943-44)]
Experiment
Verse
As I was leaving high school My pet professor of my school Said: My dear, one parting message I would give to you. By now you've learned reliance On the sacred teachings of science, So I hope, through life, you never will decline, In spite of philistine Definace To do what all good scientists do.
Refrain 1 [Same As Original Refrain]
Interlude
And now, each one of you, do Let me adapt this ditty to you.
Refrain 2
Experiment. Whenever doubtful take a chance. Experiment And you'll discover sweet romance. When in a state of ignorant bliss Regarding a creatrue you crave 'Tis folly, my friend, to behave, Experiment, Be curious, And when you've picked a perfect wife, Get furious Till she is yours and yours for life. If this you do (and no cock-and-bull) In time she may give you a nurs'ry full* Of merriment. Experiment And you'll see.
*Or alternate line: The future may give you a nurs'ry full
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Song by Kevin Kline
Before you leave these portals To meet less fortunate mortals, There's just one final message I would give to you. You all have learned reliance On the sacred teachings of science, So I hope, through life, you never will decline In spite of philistine Definace To do what all good scientists do.
Refrain
Experiment. Make it your motto day and night. Experiment And it will lead you to the light. The apple on the top of the tree Is never too high to achieve, So take an example from Eve, Experiment. Be curious, Though interfering friends may frown. Get furious At each attempt to hold you down. If this advice you always employ The future can offer you infinite joy And merriment, Experiment And you'll see
[Revised version for the film MISSISSIPPI BELLE (1943-44)]
Experiment
Verse
As I was leaving high school My pet professor of my school Said: My dear, one parting message I would give to you. By now you've learned reliance On the sacred teachings of science, So I hope, through life, you never will decline, In spite of philistine Definace To do what all good scientists do.
Refrain 1 [Same As Original Refrain]
Interlude
And now, each one of you, do Let me adapt this ditty to you.
Refrain 2
Experiment. Whenever doubtful take a chance. Experiment And you'll discover sweet romance. When in a state of ignorant bliss Regarding a creatrue you crave 'Tis folly, my friend, to behave, Experiment, Be curious, And when you've picked a perfect wife, Get furious Till she is yours and yours for life. If this you do (and no cock-and-bull) In time she may give you a nurs'ry full* Of merriment. Experiment And you'll see.
*Or alternate line: The future may give you a nurs'ry full
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