Hugh Woolridge - Quartet (A Model Of Decorum And Tranquility) lyrics

[Molokov] We wish, no, must, make our disgust With 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 [The Arbiter] It's not just black and white If I may coin a phrase As any neutral would attest [Florence] But we concede The fact his masters bend the rules Is not your player's fault We'll overlook your crude political a**ault And under protest we'll proceed [Molokov] If your man's so sweet Then why his fighting talk? If he's not a 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 lot playing fair [Molokov] Why let him loose? He'll soon reduce This great Event To a brawl [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 as civilized and nice as you Be part of such a self-destructive point of view? I hope he pays you what you're worth [Florence] I'm not getting rich My only interest is In something which Gives me the chance Of working with the best [Molokov] Okay, we'll rise Above your guy's Tantrums Dramas Dirty tricks [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