Elton John - The King Must Die Lyrics
Music by elton johnLyrics by bernie taupinAvailable on the album elton johnNo mans a jester playing shakespeareRound your throne room floorWhile the jugglers act is danced uponThe crown that you once woreAnd sooner or laterEverybodys kingdom must endAnd Im so afraid your courtiersCannot be called best friendsCaesars had your troublesWidows had to cryWhile mercenaries in cloisters singAnd the king must dieSome men are better staying sailorsTake my word and goBut tell the ostler that his name wasThe very first they choseAnd if my hands are stained foreverAnd the altar should refuse meWould you let me in, would you let me in, would you let me inShould I cry sanctuaryNo mans a jester playing shakespeareRound your throne room floorWhile the jugglers act is danced uponThe crown that you once woreThe king is dead, the king is deadThe king is dead, the king is deadLong live the king