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Arbiter's Song

ARBITER
I've a duty as the referee
As we restart the clock
Of reminding all and sundry I took grave offense
At events
In Bangkok

Just a hint of trouble this time around
And I'll be on your back
I will jump on all offenders from a massive height
Don't invite
Any flak

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
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!

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
As you settle down behind your pawns
Power passes to me
You can play like Fischer, Capablanca, Tal combined
I don't mind -
Please feel free!

They all thought they were the big fromage
But they don't have my clout
I control the match; I start it, I can call it off
Kasparov
Found that out

I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes, I'm the Arbiter I know the score

CHORUS
From square one he'll be watching all sixty-four!