Three wise men?
0We three kings of credit risk are
Bearing ratings we travel afar
Bank and company, council and country
Following yonder AAA
Oh! AAA of wonder, AAA of night
AAA with royal beauty bright
Upgrades cheering, downgrades fearing
Guide us to thy perfect light
Fitch’s opinions always entertain
His rating actions cause some to complain
Downgrades forever, ceasing never?
Over us all to reign
Moody’s is next, its chequered history
Urges caution, if you listen to me
Icelandic banks, sub-prime? No thanks!
High ratings were no guarantee
Standard and Poor’s, the bringer of doom
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Negative watches, down by two notches
My investments have all gone boom!
Oh! AAA of wonder, AAA of night
AAA with royal beauty bright
Upgrades cheering, downgrades fearing
Guide us to thy perfect light
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
