Rolf Harris is credited as the writer of this version, although it is obviously derived from an earlier song, of which Rich and Rich's is an example.


THE COURT OF KING CARACTACUS
As recorded by Rolf Harris on "The Court of King Caractacus" (1964)

1. Now the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus were just passing by. (4x)

2. Now the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus were just passing by. (4x)

3. Now the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus were just passing by. (4x)

4. Now the fascinating witches who put the scintillating stitches in the britches of the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus were just passing by. (4x)

5. Now if you want to take some pictures of the fascinating witches who put the scintillating stitches in the britches of the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus YOU'RE TOO LATE!
Because they just passed by.


[Note: after the first line of verses 1 and 2, he interjects: "All together!" He seems to be performing before a live audience, and they are making a valiant effort to sing along.]