Musicals - Chess - The Arbiter Lyrics
[Verse 1]The Arbiter:I've a duty as a refereeAt the start of a matchOn behalf of all our sponsorsI must welcome youWhich I do there's a catch:I don't care if you're a champion,No one messes with me.I am ruthless in upholdingWhat I know is right,Black or white, as you'll see.[Chorus]Soloists:I'm on the case, I'm on the case,Can't be fooled. Can't be fooled.Any objection Any objectionIs overruled. Is overruled.Yes, I'm the ArbiterAnd I know best.Soloists:He's impartial,Don't push him,He's unimpressed.The Arbiter: Soloists:You got your tricks, You got your tricks,Good for you, Good for you,But there's no gambit But there's no gambitI don't see through. I don't see through.Oh, I'm the Arbiter,I know the score.The Arbiter & Soloists:From square oneI'll be watching all 64.[Verse 2]The Arbiter:If you're thinkingOf the kind of thingThat we've seen in the pastChanting gurus, walkie-talkies,Walkouts, hypnotists,Tempers, fists,Not so fast.[Verse 3]This is not the startOf World War Three--No political ploys.I think both yourConstitutions are terrific,So know you know,Be good boys.[Chorus]Soloists:I'm on the case, I'm on the case,Can't be fooled. Can't be fooled.Any objection Any objectionIs overruled. Is overruled.Yes, I'm the ArbiterAnd I know best.Soloists:He's impartial,Don't push him,He's unimpressed.The Arbiter: Soloists:You got your tricks, You got your tricks,Good for you, Good for you,But there's no gambit But there's no gambitI don't see through. I don't see through.Oh, I'm the Arbiter,I know the score.The Arbiter & Soloists:From square oneI'll be watching all 64.[Outro]The Arbiter:Oh, I'm the Arbiter,I know the score.The Arbiter & Soloists:From square oneI'll be watching all 64.