[Chorus – Spoken/Sung in a Round-Robin Style] • Voice 1: “Hello, Mary? Did you hear? There’s a brand-new phone in town!” • Voice 2: “I heard, dear! It’s shaped like Egypt’s pyramids—causing quite a sound!” • Voice 3: “They say that Esther Coopersmith just gave it with a grin!” • All: “Oh-oh-oh-oh!” [Verse 1 – Group] There’s buzz in Georgetown’s drawing rooms, excitement’s in the air, Esther found a quirky phone that’s truly ultra-rare! A nod to ancient Egypt, where pharaohs soared so high, Jihan Sadat just smiles to see those pyramids nearby. [Chorus – Full Group] Esther’s phone is ringin’, ringin’ all through Washington, From Cairo to the Capitol, a brand-new link’s begun; Jihan Sadat and Egypt’s proud wonders loom in mind— Peaceful lines of dialogue can’t be far behind! [Bridge – Spoken Interludes Over Music] • Mary Johnston: “Hello, Jihan? You must be tickled—pyramids in miniature!” • Jihan Sadat: “Oh, Mary, I adore it—it reminds me of home’s mystique and allure!” • Mary Johnston: “Esther always had a knack for bridging hearts and walls.” • Jihan Sadat: “Yes indeed. The smallest gift can spark the biggest calls.” [Verse 2 – Solo/Small Ensemble] Back in Egypt, centuries stand, the pyramids still shine, So does the hope that East and West can meet on common lines. Just like the grand old structures that pierce the desert sky, A phone shaped like a pyramid says, “Let’s give peace a try.” [Chorus – Full Group] Esther’s phone is ringin’, ringin’ right on S Street now, Building golden friendships when folks don’t quite know how; Through chocolate fountains later on, her memory stands tall, Like Giza’s mighty monuments, she touched one and all! [Verse 3 – Group] Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat, at Camp David’s peace table, But Jihan and Aliza nurtured hearts, creating bonds more stable. Esther said, “Let families talk—real progress must begin,” So she placed a pyramid phone, and soon the calls rolled in! [Final Chorus – Everyone, Big Finish] Esther’s phone is ringin’, ringin’ far beyond today, In sweet remembrance of her gift that paved a friendly way; With pyramids as symbol of wonders old and new, We celebrate connections forged—Esther’s dream come true! [Outro Spoken Tag – Music Softly Continues] • Voice 1: “Goodbye, pyramids…” • Voice 2: “Goodbye, phone calls…” • Voice 3: “Hello, peace…” • All: “And thank you, Esther!”
