Ivor Novello - What a Duke Should Be lyrics

(Verse) In B.C. 33 Ah me! That's a dashed long time ago There lived a Roman hero Who had shaken hands with Nero And the history you should know He was introduced to the king of Gaul Whoever that might be And crossing in a galley With a Norman wench got pally They went and founded me (Chorus) So if you wonder what a duke should be Just you take another look at me I'm doughty I'm gouty I'm wonderful to see All my people, 'pon my soul it's true Look on Noah as a parvenu By gad, you can search your family tree But you'll never find a duke like me (Verse 2) When old Canute Was buying fruit One day, so runs the tale A young convicted felon Brought him a juicy melon And was then released from jail This noble youth To tell the truth Sailed right away to sea And the Duke of Malta's daughter Brought up his shaving water And the grand result was me! (Chorus) So if you wonder what a duke should be Just you take another look at me I'm doughty I'm gouty I'm wonderful to see All my people, 'pon my soul it's true Look on Noah as a parvenu By gad, you can search your family tree But you'll never find a duke like me You'll never find You'll never find a duke like me