Lyrics
We wish, no must
Make our disgust
At this abuse perfectly clear
We're here for chess
Are the U.S.?
If so, why foul the atmosphere?
I must protest
Our delegation has a host of valid points to raise
It's not just black and white
If I may coin a phrase
As any person must attest
But we concede
The fact his masters bend the rules is not a player's fault
We'll overlook their crude political assault
And under protest will proceed
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?
I am not surprised
Why let him loose?
He wanted fresher air
He'll soon reduce
Once he realized
This great event
There was no hope
Of your lot playing fair
To a brawl
How sad to see
It's very sad
To see the ancient and distinguished game that used to be
A model of decorum and tranquility
Become like any other sport
A battleground for rival ideologies
To slug it out with glee
I would say with regard
We wish, no must make our disgust
To him it is hard to rebut
At this abuse perfectly clear
Evergrowing suspicion's
We're here for chess
Are the U.S.?
My opposition's a nut
If so, why foul the atmosphere?
I don't suppose
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
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
I'm not getting rich
My only interest is
In something which gives me the chance
Of working with the best
I can only say
Get this, say I will not stand by
I hope your dream comes true
Till that far-off day
While you play at politics
I hope you cope
With helping number two
How sad to see
It's very sad
To see the ancient and distinguished game that used to be
A model of decorum and tranquility
Become like any other sport
A battleground for rival ideologies
To slug it out with glee
Additional programming : Beto González/Lexi Vollero/PJ Ju
Make our disgust
At this abuse perfectly clear
We're here for chess
Are the U.S.?
If so, why foul the atmosphere?
I must protest
Our delegation has a host of valid points to raise
It's not just black and white
If I may coin a phrase
As any person must attest
But we concede
The fact his masters bend the rules is not a player's fault
We'll overlook their crude political assault
And under protest will proceed
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?
I am not surprised
Why let him loose?
He wanted fresher air
He'll soon reduce
Once he realized
This great event
There was no hope
Of your lot playing fair
To a brawl
How sad to see
It's very sad
To see the ancient and distinguished game that used to be
A model of decorum and tranquility
Become like any other sport
A battleground for rival ideologies
To slug it out with glee
I would say with regard
We wish, no must make our disgust
To him it is hard to rebut
At this abuse perfectly clear
Evergrowing suspicion's
We're here for chess
Are the U.S.?
My opposition's a nut
If so, why foul the atmosphere?
I don't suppose
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
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
I'm not getting rich
My only interest is
In something which gives me the chance
Of working with the best
I can only say
Get this, say I will not stand by
I hope your dream comes true
Till that far-off day
While you play at politics
I hope you cope
With helping number two
How sad to see
It's very sad
To see the ancient and distinguished game that used to be
A model of decorum and tranquility
Become like any other sport
A battleground for rival ideologies
To slug it out with glee
Additional programming : Beto González/Lexi Vollero/PJ Ju