Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, Tim Rice - Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquility) lyrics

[MOLOKOV] We wish, no must, make our disgust, For this abuse perfectly clear. We're here for chess-- Are the U.S.? If so, why foul the atmosphere? [FLORENCE] I must protest--our delegation Has a host of valid points to raise [ARBITER] It's not just black and white If I may coin a phrase As any neutral would attest [FLORENCE] Though we concede The fact your masters bend the rules is maybe not your fault. If they withdraw their psychological a**ault Then under protest he'll proceed [MOLOKOV] If your man's so sweet Then why his fighting talk? If he says we cheat Then why on earth did he go take a walk? [FLORENCE] I am not surprised he wanted fresher air Once he realized there was no hope Of your guys playing fair [FLORENCE & ANATOLY] How Sad To See [MOLOKOV & ARBITER] It's very sad to see The ancient and Distinguished game That used to be [ALL] A model of decorum and tranquility Become like any other sport A battleground for rival ideologies To slug it out with glee [ANATOLY] I would say With regard to him It is hard to rebut Ever-growing suspicions My opposition's a nut [FLORENCE] I would have said You'd understand the strain and pressure getting where he's got For then you'd simply call him highly-strung and not Imply that he was off his head [ANATOLY] But how on earth can someone even Half and civilized and nice as you Be part of such a self-destructive Point of view I hope he pays you What you're worth! [ARBITER] I call this tune No one's immune To my power Once in that hall [MOLOKOV] In that case I must ask you Why you now Preside over a brawl [FLORENCE] I'm not getting rich My only interest Is in something which Gives me a chance Of working with the best [ANATOLY] I can only say I hope your dream comes true Till that far-off day I hope you cope With helping number two [FLORENCE & ANATOLY] How Sad To See [MOLOKOV & ARBITER] It's very sad to see The ancient and Distinguished game That used to be [ALL] A model of decorum and tranquility Become like any other sport A battleground for rival ideologies To slug it out with glee [FLORENCE] It is very sad to See Sad to see a Game that once used to Be a model Of calm and Tranquility Sad when it Becomes like any Other sport Just a battleground, A battleground For ideologies It's very sad To see the ancient And distinguished game that Used to be a Model of decorum And tranquility Become like any other Sport Like a Battleground for rival Ideologies It's very sad So sad to see [ARBITER] It's so sad to See a game that Really should Be Like a model of Decorum Become Just like any other Sport a battleground for Rival Ideologies to slug Slug it out Slug it out It is very Sad so sad To see It's a Battleground for Rival Ideologies It becomes A battleground for Ideologies A battleground It's very sad To see a game A battle ground [ANATOLY] Sad It is very sad to See This distinguished and Old game that Used to, that Used to be Tranquility Has become Battleground Slug it out with glee Any other sport Like a battleground Sad to see So Sad To See a Model of decorum And tranquility Just like any other Sport how sad To see How the game that Used to be Tranquility A battleground [MOLOKOV] How sad To see A Distinguished Game that Always Used to be Like a Model Of Decorum And of Pure Tranquility It is very Sad to see the Old distinguished game that Used to be Model of Tranquility When it Becomes a Battleground then it Is very Sad it's very sad When this ancient game Becomes a battleground [ALL] A place to slug it out with glee!