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The King Must Die Lyrics

by Elton JohnAlbum: Elton John·1970

The King Must Die Lyrics

No Man’s A Jester Playing Shakespeare
Round Your Throne Room Floor
While The Juggler’s Act Is Danced Upon
The Crown That You Once Wore

And Sooner Or Later
Everybody’s Kingdom Must End
And I’m So Afraid Your Courtiers
Cannot Be Called Best Friends

Caesar’s Had Your Troubles
Widows Had To Cry
While Mercenaries In Cloisters Sing
And The King Must Die

Some Men Are Better Staying Sailors
Take My Word And Go
But Tell The Ostler That His Name Was
The Very First They Chose

And If My Hands Are Stained Forever
And The Altar Should Refuse Me
Would You Let Me In
Would You Let Me In
Would You Let Me In
Should I Cry Sanctuary

No Man’s A Jester Playing Shakespeare
Round Your Throne Room Floor
While The Juggler’s Act Is Danced Upon
The Crown That You Once Wore

The King Is Dead, The King Is Dead
The King Is Dead, The King Is Dead
Long Live The King

Song details & credits

SongThe King Must Die
SingerElton John
AlbumElton John
MusicUniversal Music
LyricistBernie Taupin
LabelDJM Records
Year1970
LanguageEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Which album is "The King Must Die" from and when was it released?
“The King Must Die” is from the album Elton John, released in 1970.
Who wrote the lyrics of "The King Must Die" song?
The lyrics of “The King Must Die” were written by Bernie Taupin.
Who is the singer of "The King Must Die" song?
“The King Must Die” is sung by Elton John.