PRINCE We're rigged out in magnificent array
(Our own clothes are much gloomier)
In costumes which we've hired by the day
From a very wellknown costumier.

COSTUMIER I am the very well known costumier.

PRINCESS With a brilliant staff a Prince should make a show
(It's a rule that never varies),
So we've engaged from the Theatre Monaco
Six supernumeraries.

NOBLES We're the supernumeraries.

ALL At a salary immense,
Quite regardless of expense,
Six supernumeraries!
Six supernumeraries!
Ah! Ah!

PRINCE They do not speak, for they break our grammar's laws,
And their language is lamentable--
And they never take off their gloves, because
Their nails are not presentable.

NOBLES Our nails are not presentable!

PRINCESS To account for their shortcomings manifest
We explain, in whisper bated,
They're worthy members of the brewing interest
To the Peerage elevated.

NOBLES To the Peerage elevated.

ALL They/We are very, very rich,
And accordingly, as sich,
To the Peerage elevated, elevated.
Ah! Ah!

By Gilbert & Sullivan
Generated by NoteWorthy Composer

Grand Duke 25
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Princess
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