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and perfect Shine brightly, while you can White and mighty and all knowing Now that your time is done, Over-rated and outdated Give me my Africa, rule Britannia, I shall have India, rule Britannia Save the world Save the world