Sheldon Harnick - Perspective lyrics

[Sipos] Call me fool That's alright with me Here's my rule Never disagree Where's my pride? Swallowed long ago Deep inside Where it doesn't show Bowing, scraping, nodding, beaming Always humble Not an ounce of self respect Yes sir, yes sir, you're so right sir Black is white sir 'Scuse me while I genuflect How do I remain so calm and cheerful? How do I retain my peace of mind? Let me just explain my rationale It's all in your perspective Listen, listen! To an old Hungarian's philosophy: I am only one of Several in a rather small parfumerie Which is only one of several in this city Which is one of many cities in this country which Is only one of many countries Which are on this continent Which is only one of seven on this not so special planet Which is one of several in our solar system Which is only one of many solar systems in this vast and inconievable affair that is the universe So in this infinite, incomprehensible scheme If a dot called Maraczek should scream At a speck called Sipos What on Earth does it matter? So, call me fool That's alright with me Here's my rule Never disagree Where's my pride? Swallowed long ago Deep inside Where it doesn't show Just maintain a true perspective And it's easy to avoid a clash of wills Just maintain a true perspective And make sure you're well supplied with stomach pills Let me put it bluntly I'm a coward With a wife and children to support Actually my creed is short and simple Five essential words Georg: Do not Lose Your job!