The sun, whose rays are all ablaze with ever-living glory Does not deny his majesty, he scorns to tell a story He don't exclaim, "I blush for shame, so kindly be indulgent." But, fierce and bold, in fiery bold He glories all effulgent ♪ I mean to rule the Earth, as he the sky We really know our worth, the sun and I I mean to rule the Earth as he the sky We really know our worth, the sun and I ♪ Observe his flame, that placid dame The moon's Celestial Highness There's not a trace upon her face of diffidence or shyness She borrows light, that through the night, mankind may all acclaim her But, truth to tell, she lights up well, so I for one don't blame her ♪ Ah, pray make no mistake, we are not shy We're very wide awake, the moon and I Ah, pray make no mistake, we are not shy We're very wide awake The moon and I