Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Loreena McKennitt
Canonical path: /loreena-mckennitt/the-king
Related lyric paths: 6
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The King
Read The King lyrics by Loreena McKennitt on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The King
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Health, love and peace be all here in this place
By your leave we shall sing, concerning our King.
Our King is well-dressed in silks of the best
In ribbons so rare no king can compare.
We have travelled many miles over hedges and stiles,
In search of our King unto you we bring.
We have powder and shot to conquer the lot,
We have cannon and ball to conquer them all.
Old Christmas is past, twelve tide is the last
And we bid you adieu, great joy to the new
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Loreena McKennitt performs "The King", and this lyric page sits inside the Loreena McKennitt catalog on LyroVerse.
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