Chess New York movie - Quartet (a Model of Decorum and Tranquility) lyrics
rate me<br>
[MOLOKOV]<br>
We wish, no, must, make our disgust<br>
For this abuse perfectly clear<br>
We're here for chess --<br>
Are the U.S.?<br>
If so, why foul the atmosphere?<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE]<br>
I must protest -- our delegation<br>
Has a host of valid points to raise.<br>
<br>
[ARBITER]<br>
It's not just black and white<br>
If I may coin a phrase<br>
As any neutral would attest.<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE]<br>
Though we concede<br>
The fact your masters bend the rules is maybe not your fault<br>
If they withdraw their psychological assault<br>
Then under protest he'll proceed.<br>
<br>
[MOLOKOV]<br>
If your man's so sweet<br>
Then why his fighting talk?<br>
If he says we cheat<br>
Then why on earth did he go take a walk?<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE]<br>
I am not surprised he wanted fresher air<br>
Once he realized there was no hope<br>
Of your guys playing fair.<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE & ANATOLY]<br>
How sad<br>
To see<br>
<br>
[MOLOKOV & ARBITER]<br>
It's very sad to see<br>
The ancient and distinguished game that used to be<br>
<br>
[ALL]<br>
A model of decorum and tranquility<br>
Become like any other sport<br>
A battleground for rival ideologies<br>
To slug it out with glee.<br>
<br>
[ANATOLY]<br>
I would say with regard to<br>
Him it is hard to<br>
Rebut<br>
Ever-growing suspicions<br>
My opposition's<br>
A nut.<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE]<br>
I would have said<br>
You'd understand the strain and pressure getting where he's got<br>
For then you'd simply call him highly strung and not<br>
Imply that he was off his head.<br>
<br>
[ANATOLY]<br>
But how on earth can someone even<br>
Half as civilized and nice as you<br>
Be part of such a self-destructive<br>
Point of view?<br>
I hope he pays you<br>
What you're worth.<br>
<br>
[ARBITER]<br>
I call this tune<br>
No one's immune to my power<br>
Once in that hall.<br>
<br>
[MOLOKOV]<br>
In that case<br>
I must ask you<br>
Why you now<br>
Preside over a brawl.<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE]<br>
I'm not getting rich<br>
My only interest<br>
Is in something which<br>
Gives me the chance<br>
Of working with the best.<br>
<br>
[ANATOLY]<br>
I can only say<br>
I hope your dream comes true<br>
Till that far-off day<br>
I hope you cope<br>
With helping number two.<br>
<br>
[FLORENCE & ANATOLY]<br>
How sad<br>
To see<br>
<br>
[MOLOKOV & ARBITER]<br>
It's very sad to see<br>
The ancient and distinguished game that used to be<br>
<br>
[ALL]<br>
A model of decorum and tranquility<br>
Become like any other sport<br>
A battleground for rival ideologies<br>
To slug it out with glee.<br>
<br>
