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?"
[spoken 1]
Doğru yalnız bir sorunumuz olacak küçücük! Patron!
[spoken 2]
Prens diyeceksin anlaşıldı mı?
[spoken 3]
Doğru! Kraliçe onu Dulcinea kralıyla evlendirmeye karar verdi! Gelecek hafta!
[spoken 4]
Ne? Bana tanışmada bir karar mı?
Kendinize en diyor bu kadın?
[spoken 5]
Ah, kraliçe
[spoken 5]
Sizi beş paraya mezarlamakta!
[spoken 6]
İşte o kraliçe! Bir tacı ve bir asası var ve büyük gösterişli sandalyesinde oturuyor ve her zaman—
[spoken 7]
Sessizlik!
Hayır!
I won't let go! This peasant's son won't turn and run because some reckless royal chose another beau ooooooooo!
[spoken]
Aaahh! It's! A! temporary setback!
(Singing)
It's a momentary lapse
But conveniently 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
So 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 shoes
For the kingdom and the castle
Will be mine and mine alone
If the crown should fit, then how can I refuse?
[MALE VOCAL, SANTA CLAUS, 
MALE VOCAL, SANTA CLAUS]
So get ready with the roses
And stand by with the champagne
When you've got a brilliant plan, you never lose
Yes, before this chapter closes (Yes, before this chapter closes)
I'll be big as Charlemagne (He'll be big as Charlemagne)
It's a thankless job, but how can I refuse? (It's a thankless job, but how can he refuse?)
How can I refuse? (How can he refuse?)