[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.