LET’S WORK TOGETHER

 

 

MOLOKOV

Now you and I we've been around

We've seen them all come and go

We don't need to put each other down

 

WALTER

This is not what I wanted to hear

Too sincere

I don't want to know

 

MOLOKOV

Don't be too quick to condemn

And don't assume you're on top

 

WALTER

C'mon Ivan you can't win ‘em all

 

MOLOKOV

And why not?

Or at least we can go for a draw

 

WALTER (has just taken a peek at the letter)

Tell me more--

 

MOLOKOV

Only talking shop!

 

(WALTER continues to read, as MOLOKOV sings.)

 

MOLOKOV

There comes a time when we should pool resources

Could be the answer to our nations' prayers

Let's work together for the only course is

To mix our laissez with our savoir faires

We do our best work when we hunt in pairs

 

WALTER

I hope you don't misunderstand

For I don't want to close doors

We're communicators after all

 

MOLOKOV

Well we all have our own point of view

Maybe you

Ought to stick to yours

 

WALTER

I like to be my own man

But in the light of your words--

 

MOLOKOV

No--The light was in the envelope

 

WALTER

Very good!

But it's time to put rancor aside

Petty pride

 

MOLOKOV

Strictly for the birds!

 

WALTER

There comes a time when we should pool resources

Could be the answer to our nations' prayers

Let's work together for the only course is

To mix our laissez and our savoir faires

You know how much that helps the guys upstairs

 

BOTH

Let's work together and the world is safer

The Berlin Wall becomes a backyard fence

And our cooperation paves the way for

Our prime-time leaders and the main events

Behind the scenes we show some common sense

A little mutual convenience

Let's work together

 

WALTER

Comrade!

 

MOLOKOV

Buddy!

 

BOTH

It's our best defense.