Thank you very kindly, ladies and gentlemen
We'd like to take the time that
We have presently to have you say hello
To some of the wonderful gentlemen on
Stage who are, of course

Making it all possible for us
Before we do, may I express my sincere
Appreciation for your being such a warm
Cordial audience ladies and gentlemen
We'd like to have you meet

My very competent musical director
He's a good friend, he's a composer
Terrific alto saxophonist
He's also this year's he's this
Year's pole vaulting champion
No, no, no, wanna have a great big round

Of applause for Mister Maurice
King right here, ladies and gentlemen
We think the orchestra's
Think the orchestra's doing a marvelous job
We'd like to have them stand up and
Take a well-deserved round
Of applause gentlemen you're very kind