Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquility)

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[00:00.97] We wish, no, must, make our disgust
[00:05.53] With this abuse perfectly clear
[00:10.90] We're here for chess --
[00:14.53] Are the U.S.?
[00:17.20] If so, why foul the atmosphere?
[00:21.82] I must protest -- our delegation
[00:25.43] Has a host of valid points to raise.
[00:27.24] It's not just black and white
[00:29.04] If I may coin a phrase
[00:30.81] As any neutral would attest.
[00:32.66] But we concede
[00:33.58] The fact his masters bend the rules is not your player's fault --
[00:37.26] We'll overlook your crude political assault
[00:39.99] And under protest we'll proceed
[00:42.67] If your man's so sweet
[00:43.55] Then why his fighting talk?
[00:45.38] If he's not a cheat
[00:47.14] Then why on earth did he go take a walk?
[00:49.82] I am not surprised (Molokov: Why let him loose?)
[00:52.62] He wanted fresher air (Molokov: He'll soon reduce)
[00:54.48] Once he realized there was no hope (Molokov: This great event)
[00:57.17] Of your lot playing fair. (Molokov: To a brawl)
[00:58.94] Florence & Anatoly:
[00:59.86] How sad (Molokov & Arbiter: It's very sad to see)
[01:01.65] To see (Molokov & Arbiter: The ancient and distinguished game that used to be)
[01:04.34] A model of decorum and tranquility
[01:07.00] Become like any other sport
[01:08.96] A battleground for rival ideologies
[01:12.51] To slug it out with glee.
[01:15.27] I would say with regard to
[01:19.73] Him it is hard to rebut
[01:25.28] Ever-growing suspicions
[01:30.61] My opposition's a nut.
[01:37.04] I would have said
[01:37.92] You'd understand the strain and pressure getting where he's got
[01:41.51] For then you'd simply call him highly strung
[01:44.26] And not imply that he was off his head.
[01:46.96] But how on earth can someone even
[01:47.85] Half as civilized and nice as you
[01:51.41] Be part of such a self-destructive
[01:53.27] Point of view?
[01:54.22] I hope he pays you what you're worth.
[01:55.19] I'm not getting rich (Molokov: Then, we'll rise)
[01:58.73] My only interest is (Molokov: Above your guy's)
[02:00.52] In something which (Molokov: Tantrums)
[02:02.37] Gives me the chance (Molokov: dramas)
[02:03.29] Of working with the best. (Molokov: Dirty tricks)
[02:05.00] I can only say
[02:06.81] I hope your dream comes true
[02:08.62] Till that far-off day
[02:10.42] I hope you cope
[02:11.40] With helping number two.
[02:12.39] Florence & Anatoly:
[02:13.17] How sad (Molokov & Arbiter: It's very sad to see)
[02:15.97] To see (Molokov & Arbiter: The ancient and distinguished game that used to be)
[02:17.75] A model of decorum and tranquility
[02:21.31] Become like any other sport
[02:23.17] A battleground for rival ideologies
[02:24.91] To slug it out with glee.
[02:28.62] (Repeat singing in a quartet)
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