The Opening Ceremony
Arbiter
I've a duty as the referee
At the start of the match
On behalf of all our sponsors
I must welcome you
Which I do - there's a catch
I don't care if you're a champion
No one messes with me
I am ruthless in upholding
What I know is right
Black or white - As you see
I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes I'm the arbiter and I know best
Chorus
He's impartial, don't push him he's unimpressed
Arbiter
You got your tricks
Good for you
But there's no gambit
I don't see through
I'm the arbiter I know the score
Chorus
From square one he'll be watching all 64
Arbiter
If you're thinking of the kind of thing
That we've seen in the past
Chanting gurus, walkie-talkies,
Walkouts, hypnotists,
Tempers, fists - not so fast
This is not the start of World War Three
No political ploys
I think both your constitutions are terrific
So now you know - be good boys
I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes I'm the arbiter and I know best
Chorus
He's impartial don't push him he's unimpressed
Arbiter
You got your tricks
Good for you
But there's no gambit I don't see through
Oh I'm the arbiter I know the score
Chorus
From square one he'll be watching all 64
Arbiter
Yes I'm the arbiter Iknow the score
Chorus
From square one he'll be watching all 64
