Here comes the Englishman Perfect in his perfection Steals like a thief and runs Turns you round to his religion We will take Africa, rule Britannia We shall have India, rule Britannia *To save the world We take our world White and perfect Shine brightly, while you can White and mighty and all knowing Now that your time is done, Over-rated and outdated Give me my Africa, rule Britannia, I shall have India, rule Britannia (Repeat *) Save the world Save the world