The King Must Die
 
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Taupin

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

  Chorus
Caesar's had your troubles
Widows have to cry
While the 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 alter should refuse me
Would you let me in, would you let me in
Should I cry sanctuary?

  Chorus

The King must die

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
Long Live the King

ELTON JOHN
"The King Must Die"
Elton John