Song of the Day, 2/4/04

[Bob Schroeck]

Arbiter:
I've a duty as the referee
At the start of the match
On behalf of all our sponsors
I must welcome you
Which I do -- there's a catch
I don't care if you're a champion
No one messes with me
I am ruthless in upholding
What I know is right
Black or white -- as you'll see
I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes, I'm the Arbiter and I know best

Chorus:
He's impartial, don't push him, he's unimpressed

Arbiter:
You got your tricks
Good for you
But there's no gambit
I don't see through
Oh, I'm the Arbiter, I know the score

Chorus:
From square one he'll be watching all sixty-four

Arbiter:
If you're thinking of the kind of thing
That we've seen in the past
Chanting gurus, walkie-talkies
Walkouts, hypnotists,
Tempers, fists -- not so fast
This is not the start of World War Three
No political ploys
I think both your constitutions are terrific so
Now you know -- be good boys
I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes, I'm the Arbiter and I know best

Chorus:
He's impartial, don't push him, he's unimpressed

Arbiter:
You got your tricks
Good for you
But there's no gambit
I don't see through
Oh, I'm the Arbiter, I know the score

Chorus:
From square one he'll be watching all sixty-four

Arbiter:
Yes, I'm the Arbiter, I know the score

Chorus:
From square one he's watching all sixty-four
-- from "The Opening Ceremony", from the musical Chess

-- Bob
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