Who's the real ambassador?
It is evident we represent American society
Noted for its etiquette, its manners and sobriety
We have followed protocol with absolute propriety
We're Yankees to the core!

We're the real ambassadors
Though we may appear as bores!
We are diplomats
With our proper hats;
Our attire comes habitual
Along with all the ritual!

The Diplomatic Corps
Has been analyzed and criticized by NBC and CBS
Senators and Congressmen are so concerned they can't recess
The State Department stands and all your coup d'etats have met success;
They caused this great uproar
Who's the real ambassador
Yeah, the real ambassador?

Who's the real ambassador?
It is evident we represent American society
Noted for its etiquette, its manners and sobriety
We have followed protocol with absolute propriety
We're Yankees to the core!
We're the real ambassadors
Though we may appear as bores!
We are diplomats
With our proper hats;
Our attire comes habitual
Along with all the ritual!

The Diplomatic Corps
Has been analysed and criticized by NBC and CBS
Senators and Congressmen are so concerned they can't recess
The State Department stands and all your coup d'etats have met success;
They caused this great uproar
Who's the real ambassador
Yeah, the real ambassador?


I'm the real ambassador!
It is evident I was sent by government to take your place
All I do is play the blues and meet the people face to face;
I'll explain and make it plain I represent the human race
And don't pretend no more!

Who's the real ambassador?
Certain facts we can ignore;
In my humble way I'm the USA!
Though I represent the government
The government don't represent
Some policies I'm for!
Oh, we learned to be concerned about the constitutionality
In our nation, segregation isn't a legality
Soon our only differences will be in personality
That's what I stand for!
Who's the real ambassador
Yes, the real ambassador?


In his humble way he's the USA;
Though he represents the government
The government don't represent
Some policies he's for!


Oh, we learned to be concerned about the constitutionality
In our nation, segregation isn't a legality
Soon our only differences will be in personality

That's what I stand for!

I'm (he's) the real ambassador
Yes, the real ambassador!