I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the
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 and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
They are 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 an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
(Ooooh)
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
They are my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter will say my name
There was never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
