There’s nothing makes a man so low as cowardice and sin!

Chorus

He cannot be a Gentleman, whate’er his station be!

‘What is it makes a Gentleman? His dress is not the sign,—

Though on each finger of each hand a jewelled ring may shine;

His necktie may be elegant—his boots be superfine—

Howe’er you dress a monkey, Sir, he is no friend of mine.

Chorus

He cannot be a Gentleman, whate’er his station be!

‘The real Gentleman is he whose aims are pure and high;