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