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No. 2 - Song - Commodore and Chorus

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Commodore: You now await a potentate
Of nature Oriental,
So when you meet, be sure to greet
In manner consequential,
Both courtliness and portliness
Are attributes essential.
Chorus: Yes, that is very true
and we will do the same as you.
Commodore: Stand straight and bow politely,
Manner so picturesquely,
Bow low in Oriental style like this...
Chorus: Like this?
Commodore: If I remember rightly,
I did not say grotesquely,
Again I say to you, bow low like this.
Chorus: Like this?
Commodore: A bow like that will do.
Chorus: A bow like this will do.
Commodore: It's graceful and it's easy.
Chorus: Quite easy.
Commodore: Japanesey,
And doubtless in a measure,
Thrill with pleasure, blood so blue.
Now watch me, do as I do.
Chorus: We'll try to satisfy you, like this?
Commodore: Like this.
Chorus: Like this?
Commodore: A bow like that will do.

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