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Originally released in 1994 on ‘The Power and The Glory’ [WPTC8/WPTCD8]

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THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

Sitting on my golden throne
I'm the man who would be king
Trembling at the thought of what
Each new day may bring
I'll scream at all my screaming hordes
And hoard the hoards they bring
I'll stop the tide and in my pride
I'll make my subjects sing

I'm the man who would be king
I'm the man who wouldn't sing
So sing out now in praise
Of the man who would be king

The Devil grant me all the power
And riches I have seen
To buy all the land in Durham
And all the things between
I'm not content to be king for a day
I want to rule for ever more
And every precious thing I covet
Will be added to my store

I'm the man who would be king
Hear the sirens sweetly sing
Of the powers to be gained
By the man who would be king

Dream on

Robin Hood is no good
Chop him up for firewood

Some say my heart is as black as coal
But my favourite colour is gold
And my eyes turn green at the things I've seen
Any other false king own
And dare the man who'll come to raid
The Kingdom that I rule
I'll have his head I'll flog him dead
To no man am I fool

I'm the man who would be king
To my kingdom I will bring
All the richest hearts desires
Of fine and wonderous things

Yet I'll usurp my neighbouring friend
And my brothers I have sold
For the stakes are high and my men will fight
My kingdom to uphold
So who will join this merry farce
Come rally unto me
And break the chains of meekness
Locked by a golden key

I'm the man who would be king
See the swift bird on the wing
Proclaiming to the world
I'm the man who would be king

I'm the man who would be king
Now I've lost my magic ring
No more my subjects sing
To the man who would be king

I'm the man who would be king
There are countless songs to sing
Of pretenders to the throne
Of men who would be king

(Gary Miller)

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from Bloody Well Everything! (The Complete Works 1985​-​2000), released October 15, 2018
Gary Miller - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, electric guitars, mandola
Glenn Miller - accordion
Mick Tyas - bass, backing vocals
Paul Carless - mandolin
Nick Buck - drums

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The Whisky Priests Durham, UK

The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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