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