INTRO: | Well let me tell you, Ladies and Gents I enjoyed myself to my heart's content I could not follow the procession But I was there to see the coronation I was there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) I took up my position at Marble Arch From the night before just to see the march The night wind was blowing, freezing and cold But I held my ground like a young Creole I was there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) My stoic stand soon paid dividends For I saw them coming around the bend Then I perceived in all her glory The golden coach with Her Majesty She was there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) INTERLUDE | | | | Her Majesty looked really divine In her crimson robe furred with ermine The Duke of Edinburgh dignified and neat Sat beside her as Admiral of the Fleet He was there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) One thousand guardsmen marching ahead Physicians and surgeons all in good stead All the Lords of the Admiralty The War Office and the Air Ministry They were there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) Navy, Army, Royal Air Force Chiefs of staff, United Kingdom, of course The Royal Horse Guards we had chance to see Escorted the Household Cavalry They were there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) INTERLUDE | | | | Troops from dominions and colonies Australia, New Zealand and West Indies India, Ceylon, West Africa Newfoundland, Gibraltar and Canada They were there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) The procession was about 50,000 strong It stretched for much more than 6 miles long Millions of people, all happily Shouting three cheers for Her Majesty They were there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) As I stood there looking rapturously A feeling of elation came over me I felt what pleasure such beauty give I shall never forget as long as I live I was there (at the coronation) We were there (at the coronation) I was there (at the coronation) Millions there (at the coronation)