Andrew Lloyd Webber - Magical Lasso Lyrics JOSEPH: Like yellow parchment is his skin ... A great black hole served as the nose that never grew ... You must be always on your guard, Or he will catch you with his magical lasso! MADAME GIRY: Those who speak of what they know find, Too late, that prudent silence is wise. Joseph Buquet, hold your tongue - Keep your hand at the level of your eyes! [Thanks to Ashton for corrections]