Viva La Vida - Coldplay

I used to rule the world, Seas would rise when I gave the word

Now in the morning I sweep alone Sweep the streets I used to own

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 missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain Once you go there was never, never an honest word

That was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind, Blew down the doors to let me in.

Shattered windows and the sound of drums People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait For my head on a silver plate

Just a puppet on a lonely string, Oh who would ever want to be king?

hear Jerusalem bells a ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing

Be my mirror my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter will call my name

Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world