Yet here he comes to grip my hand;

That's his plan, that's his plan;

And at my side to take his stand,

Working-man, working-man!

Strange that such likeness there should be

Betwixt the Emperor and me!

Bismarck, it seems, he does not trust;

Nor do I, nor do I.

He thinks the toiler's claims are just;

So do I, so do I.