I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone

Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice

Feel the fear in my enemies' 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 castle stands

Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells a'ringing

Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone it 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 couldn't 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 wanna be king

I hear Jerusalem bells were ringing

Roman Cavalry choirs were singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know St. Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word

But that was when I ruled the world



Whoaaa (x4)



(Whoa...) Here Jerusalem bells were ringing
(Whoa...) Roman Cavalry choirs were singing
(Whoa...) Be my mirror, my sword and shield

(Whoa...) My missionaries in a foreign field
(Whoa...) For some reason I can't explain
(Whoa...) I know St. Peter won't call my name

Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world