[Verse 1]
Down at the arcade the defender is there
Down off of Broadway, he's there playing his games
It's very dangerous putting money down on Robotron
Oh, I'm the Great Defender and I really know just how to get along

[Chorus]
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Oh, I'm the Great Defender and I really think I've got it made

[Verse 2]
A fistful of quarters, a fifty dollar stake
Life is a gamble on video tape
I called a disc jockey to dedicate a song to Blair
It's the Temps singing "I'll Be There"

[Chorus]
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Oh, I'm the Great Defender and I really think I've got it made

[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
The president called to give me the news
I've been awarded the Nobel Price in rhythm and blues
And Stevie Wonder wants to record one of my songs
Oh, I'm the Great Defender and I really know just how to get along

[Verse 4]
Oh, I'm the Great Defender, listen to my song
I really hope you like it, it isn't very long
It's rooted in the fifties but its heart's in 1984
And if you really like it then I'll sing it for you once more

[Chorus]
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Oh, I'm the Great Defender and I really think I've got it made

[Outro]
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade
Down at the arcade, down at the arcade