The link to Angela Merkel's statements, written and spoken, were fine examples of deutches diplomacy, teutonic...

The link to Angela Merkel's statements, written and spoken,  were fine examples of deutches diplomacy, teutonic tact, prussian politesse, even, and inspired the following with minor lyrical changes as noted.

It's unlikely to be mere chance that brought this specific musical to mind.


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Bye-Bye, Mein Lieber Herr.
Farewell, mein Lieber Herr.
It was a fine affair,
But now it's over.
And though I used to care,
I need the open air.
We're better off without you,
Mein Herr.

Don't dab your eye, mein Herr,
Or wonder why, Mein Herr.
We've always said we weren't a pushover.
You mustn't knit your brow,
You should have known by now
We'd every cause to doubt you,
Mein, Herr.

The continent of Europe is so wide,
Mein Herr.
Not only up and down, but side to side,
Mein Herr.
I couldn't ever cross it if I tried,
Mein Herr.
So I do..
What I can...
Inch by inch...
Step by step...
Mile by mile...
Man by man.

Etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chdpiSX2ino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chdpiSX2ino