William the Conqueror lyrics [REFRAIN] I'm William the Conqueror, Britain's first Norman king I found renown and won my crown at the battle of Hastings [VERSE 1] In September of 1066 I crossed the sea from France The weather had improved somewhat and it seemed I had a chance [REFRAIN] [VERSE 2] An arrow sealed Harold's fate and I rode to London town On Christmas day at Westminster I finally wore the crown [REFRAIN] [VERSE 3] I wasn't kind to enemies, made barons of my friends I ruled the land with iron hand, until my final end [REFRAIN X2] at the battle of Hastings at the battle of Hastings at the battle of Hastings at the battle of Hastings