Deferential to the King!

taa-da-da-DAA! (a royal trumpet)

The king walks in, the room goes hush, Down go all the knees! Hats sweep off, the curtsies dip, "Your Majesty, oh please!"

"After you." "No, after YOU." "Whatever you decree!" They bow so low their noses bump, As polite as polite can be!

DEFERENTIAL! Def-uh-REN-shul! So respectful, low and grand! Deferential to the king, A bow, a nod, a hand!

taa-da-DAA!

"Your wish, my lord?" "Of course, of course!" "We'll fetch it right away!" Nobody pushes, nobody shoves, They honor what he'll say.

It isn't being scaredy — no, It's showing that you care. Deferential means you treat folks With manners fine and fair!

DEFERENTIAL! Def-uh-REN-shul! So respectful, low and grand! Deferential to the king, A bow, a nod, a hand!

taa-da-da-DAA!

"May I rise now?" ..."You may."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." bows low

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