Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II, Scene I. “Er–humph! Er–humph! I’m no great shakes” (Superintendent Budd)
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I'm no great shakes as a sticky pile
But me heart's warm enough, if you know what I mean
It's chaps like young Albert keep the British Empire
Top of the world, where it'll always be
Good old Albert, good old Albert, that's my opinion
Good luck, good luck, good luck to you all, me boys
Before I wind up, I mustn't forget to thank Mrs Williams
For the loan of a flagpole and two dozen cups
Thank you, thank you!
Now, I'm certain Albert feels the need of speaking in his turn
Returning thanks for gifts received before the feast's begun
Thank you very much
Why, Albert's so kind and Albert's rich
But what's it mean to give you ten pounds?
One penny, one penny, Albert has found
But he's never had to spend a penny
So Albert's keen