+ C - D - G - Em (2x)
C D G Em
1. I used to rule the world, seas would rise
when I gave the word,
C D
now
in the morning I sweep alone,
G Em
sweep
the streets I used to own.
+ C - D - G - Em (2x)
C
D G Em
2. I used to roll the dice, feel the fear in my enemy's eyes,
C D
listen
as the crowd would sing:
G Em
"Now the old king is dead ! Long live the king !"
C D G Em
3. One minute I held the key, next the walls were closed on me,
C D
and I
discovered that my castles stand
G Em
upon
pillars of salt, and pillars of sand.
C D G Em
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Roman Cavalry choirs are singing,
C D G Em
be my mirror, my sword and
shield, my missionaries in a foreign field.
C D G
Em
For some reason I can't explain, once you know there was never,
C D Bm
Em
never an honest word, but that was
when I ruled the world.
+ C - D - G - Em (2x)
C D G Em
4. It was the wicked and wild wind, blew down the doors to let me in.
C D
shattered
windows and the sound of drums,
G Em
people
couldn't believe what I'd become
C
D G Em
5. Revolutionaries wait for my head on a silver plate,
C D
just
a puppet on a lonely string,
G Em
oh,
who would ever want to be king?
C D G Em
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Roman Cavalry choirs are singing,
C D G Em
be my mirror, my sword and
shield, my missionaries in a foreign field.
C D G Em
For some reason I can't explain, I know St. Peter won’t call my name,
C
D Bm
Em
never an honest word, but that was
when I ruled the world.
+ C - Em (3x) - D + C
- D - G - Em
(2x)
Ooh….
C D G Em
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, Roman Cavalry choirs are singing,
C D G Em
be my mirror, my sword and
shield, my missionaries in a foreign field.
C D G Em
For some reason I can't explain, I know St. Peter will call my name,
C
D Bm
Em
never an honest word, but that was
when I ruled the world.
+ C - D - Bm - Em (2x)
Ooh…. …..
(orig. = capo 1st) (Coldplay)