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 hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
roman cavalry choris 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 there was never
Never an honest word
But that was when i ruled the world
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 a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My Missionaires in a foreign field
For some reason i can't explain
Once you'd gone there was never
Never an honest Word
But that was when i ruled the world