[Verse 1]
There's a drawbridge in the distance
That's where my goal lies
If I slay the wretches
And the stretchers in my path

[Chorus]
Arise, arise, keep up appearances
Arise, arise, keep up appearances

[Verse 2]
I only know that
I was born in prison
Without a penny to my name
When I first came to this country
Had to learn to know my place
Here is Gruesome Castle
Leaning on Filth Hill
Carpets covered with ash
And all your tables bare

[Chorus]
Arise, arise, keep up appearances
Arise, arise, keep up appearances

[Verse 3]
I can show you where my mister leads to
I can show you where my mister leads to
[Chorus]
Arise, arise, keep up appearances
Arise, arise, keep up appearances