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Now in the morning I sleep alone Seas would rise when I gave the word I used to rule the world Sweep the streets I used to own |
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"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!" I used to roll the dice And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand Next the walls were closed on me One minute I held the key Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing |
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Once you go there was never And that was when I ruled the world Roman Cavalry choirs are singing For some reason I can't explain Never an honest word Be my mirror, my sword and shield I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing My missionaries in a foreign field |
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Shattered windows and the sound of drums Blew down the doors to let me in It was the wicked and wild wind People couldn't believe what I'd become Revolutionaries wait Oh who would ever want to be king? Just a puppet on a lonely string For my head on a silver plate |
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Roman Cavalry choirs are singing I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing I know Saint Peter won't call my name But that was when I ruled the world My missionaries in a foreign field Never an honest word For some reason I can't explain Be my mirror, my sword and shield |
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I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word My missionaries in a foreign field Be my mirror, my sword and shield But that was when I ruled the world I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing For some reason I can't explain |
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