I've been bowing

I've been scraping

I've been lying like a rug

And for ten long years I've had to pay my dues

But today I am escaping

For the last gold has been dug

It was waiting there, so how could I refuse?



I'm returning home a hero

Who's discovered mighty wealth

And what better husband could a princess choose?

I'm the suitor who will suit her

Bring the kingdom back to health

And I'll wear the crown, for how could I refuse?



Raise every glass

And rouse every cheer!

Praise that the reign of Preminger is here!

Master in charge of all that I see

All hail me!



And by marrying the princess I get all that I desire

Like a moat

An ermine coat

And palace views



Even though she treats me coldly

It's a sign of inner fire

For inside she's thinking

"How can I refuse?"



MAN 1 (SPOKEN):

Right, except theres one little problem, boss.



PREMINGER (SPOKEN):

Thats Prince Boss to you!



MAN 1 (SPOKEN):

Right, the queen decided to marry off the princess to the king of Bahsena.



PREMINGER (SPOKEN):

What?! Making a decision without me?! Who does she think she is?



DUMB MAN (SPOKEN):

Uh, the Queen?



PREMINGER (SPOKEN):

You simpering simpleton!



DUMB MAN (SPOKEN):

Well, she is the Queen. Shes got a crown and a scepter and sits in her big fancy chair...



PREMINGER (SPOKEN):

Silencio!



No! I wont let go!

This peasant son wont turn and run because some reckless royal chose another beau



Ah... it's... a temporary setback

It's a momentary loss

But conviently my ego doesn't bruise

And the moment that I get back I will show them who's the boss

You can bet your bullion there'll be no "I do's"

Yes suppose the girl goes missing

And the king says "au revoir"

Then I find her

Bring her back and make the news

Then the queen will be so grateful

That she'll pledge the heir to moi

And I'll humbly tell her

"How can I refuse?"



When our ceremony's over

I'll arise and take the throne

And that nitwit Anneliese can kiss my shoe

For the kingdom and the castle will be mine and mine alone

If the crown should fit then how can I refuse?



ALL: So get ready with the roses and stand by with the champagne

When you've got a brilliant plan you never lose

Yes before the chapter closes

I'll be as big as Charlemagne

It's a thankless job but how can I refuse

How can I refuse?