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 castles stand
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield

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