[Shane]: I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own
[Mark]: I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemies 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
[All (Shane lead)]: I hear Jerusalem bells are 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 know there was never, never an honest word [Mark]: That was when I ruled the world
[Shane]: It was the wicked and wild wind Blew down the doors to let me in. Shattered windows and the sound of drums People could not believe what I'd become
[Mark]: Revolutionaries wait For my head on a silver plate I'm just a puppet on a lonely string Oh who would ever want to be king?
[All (Shane lead)]: I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror my sword and shield Missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world (Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
[All (Shane lead)]: Hear Jerusalem bells are ringings Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror my sword and shield 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