Down at the arcade the defender is there

Down off of Broadway he's there playing his games

It's very dangerous putting money down on Robotron

Oh, I'm the Great Defender

And I really know just how to get along



Down at the arcade

Oh, I'm the Great Defender

And I really think I've got it made



A fistful of quarters, a fifty dollar stake

Life is a gamble on Videotape

I called a disc jockey to dedicate a song to Blair

It's the 'Four Tops' singing 'I'll be there'



Down at the arcade ...



The president called to give me the news

I've been awarded the Nobel Price in rhythm and blues

And Stevie Wonder wants to record one of my songs

Oh, I'm the Great Defender

And I really know just how to get along



Oh, I'm the Great Defender, listen to my song

I really hope you like it, it isn't very long

It's rooted in the fifties but its heart's in 1984

And if you really like it

Then I sing it for you once more



Down at the arcade ...