Текст песни Фёдор Шаляпин - Песня о блохе

Once upon a time there was a king
The flea lived with him.
Sibling Mile
She was to him.

The king of the tailor calls:
- Listen, you blockhead,
For a dear friend
Sew a velvet caftan!

Here in gold and velvet
The flea is dressed up
And complete freedom
It was given to her at court.

King her the rank of minister
And with him gives a star,
Others follow her
Let all the fleas go.

And to the queen herself
And her maids of honor
There was no urine from fleas
Life was gone.

And they are afraid to touch,
Not to beat them.
And we, who began to bite,
Come on immediately - to choke!