Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English

Subject: Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English
From: GUEST,Al B.
Date: 13 Apr 22 - 05:00 AM

Here's the recording:
https://youtu.be/QSv-oT7XnTw
John Raitt Sings the Aria From The Barber of Seville

I've got a fair bit of it down, but there were points where I couldn't make it out. Any ideas? Many thanks.


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My name is Figaro, Figaro, Fi-ga-ro!
Tra-la-la etc.
I am the man you oughta to know: that's so
Tra-la-la etc.
Oh, life's hilarious
and quite precarious
my jobs are various
For I'm the Barber here in Seville, here in Seville
If you want anything done right away ask me
Tra-la-la etc.
I'll have it done in a flash with a dash you'll see
Tra-la-la etc.
I'll have it done in a flash with a dash X2
Tra-la-la etc.
My job is action, that's it's attraction
????? I'll lend an ear
Every transaction brings satisfaction and when it's over I just disappear
Tra-la-la etc.
I'll cut your hair and I'll play Solitaire with you for it's my motto always to please
I have flair for the way you should wear every wig or toupee and that's no ease
My job is also very romantic
Here's to the ladies, and may God bless you.
You know the French say:
Tra-la-la etc.
"Cherchez le femme"
Tra-la-la etc.
Oh, life's hilarious
and quite precarious
My jobs are various, for I'm the Barber here in Seville, here in Seville
No partiality
Just cordiality
Rich ones or poor ones
Old ones or young ones
"I want my wig back!"
"Hurry and shave me!"
"I got a headache!"
?????
No partiality
Just cordiality
Conviality
and joviality
"I want my wig back!"
"Hurry and shave me!"
?????
Hey Figaro etc.
Oh no, a moment and I'll serve you all!
One at a time
Figaro!
I'm here
Hey Figaro!
I'm here, Figaro here, Figaro there
Figaro there, Figaro where, Figaro high, Figaro low
Figaro stay, Figaro go
No partiality
Just cordiality
I am the man you oughta to know
????
all over Creation
for helping the Nation
??? one acclamation
in my estimation I am the man you oughta to know
I am the Barber here in Sevillia, estimation I am the man you oughta to know,
I'm Figaro!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English
From: GUEST,Man of Letters
Date: 16 Apr 22 - 03:10 PM

Prefer the Italian.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0zCNtGwPWA

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English
From: Helen
Date: 16 Apr 22 - 04:53 PM

I have placed an asterix next to my suggestions.

I can't work out this one:

My job is action, that's it's attraction
????? I'll lend an ear

It sounds like "for any faction" maybe


Conviality
and joviality
"I want my wig back!"
"Hurry and shave me!"
* "Into the chair, sir" ??


* My reputation
all over Creation
for helping the Nation
* that's one acclamation

Is it a direct translation of the Italian or a reworking of the song?

This one is different to John Raitt's Figaro (English translation)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English
From: Helen
Date: 17 Apr 22 - 02:11 AM

Here's the link to the video:

John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum'

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: John Raitt's 'Largo al factotum' English
From: Helen
Date: 19 Apr 22 - 12:58 PM

Guest Al B, I'm wondering whether you agree or disagree with my suggestions. I have to confess that I am fairly hopeless at hearing lyrics, so my suggestions could be completely wrong.