All Very Hush Hush

Sid:
When first I reached this high position
I considered myself, poor fool, that I was
As a wise all powerful magician,
A sort of political wizard of Oz.
At last I thought I'd know for certain
What diplomacy really means;
I'd soon ring up that iron curtain,
Soon be seen behind the scenes.
Now all my future seems to consist of,
Much as I hate to admit to you,
Is a painfully comprehensive list of
Things that the government promised to do.

Never enquire of Rongotai,
It's hush hush.
Don't ever ask what your pound will buy,
It's not much.
In Bellamy's when drinking tea
If you should discover a policy
Don't tell a soul, not even me,
It's hush hush.
When I go to a foreign shore,
Taking dollars by the score,
I seldom know what I'm going for,
It's hush hush.
Don't ever ask where Gooseman's gone,
It's hush hush.
Never ask what horse he's on,
It's hush hush.
Never enquire what Algie's at,
Especially in a friendly chat;
He's probably talking through his hat,
It's hush hush.