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