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