more from
Whippet Records
We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

The Man Who Would Be King

from The Power and The Glory by The Whisky Priests

/
  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in a jewel case with an attractive 16-page booklet including lyrics to all songs, beautiful individual track artwork by Keith Lawrence Palmer, a contemporary photograph of the band line-up featured on these sessions, full recording details and credits, etc.

    NB: - CD is the original 13-track version and does not include the 4 bonus tracks available with the digital version.

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE for non-UK buyers:
    Please be aware that if you are ordering from outside the UK, due to reasons beyond our control, you may be liable for additional charges, e.g. customs tax. Please note: we will NOT refund payment for any items refused or returned to us due to non-payment of these charges at point of delivery.

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Power and The Glory via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days

      £4.99 GBP

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £0.69 GBP

     

lyrics

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

Sitting on my golden throne
I'm the man who would be king
Trembling at the thought of what
Each new day may bring
I'll scream at all my screaming hordes
And hoard the hoards they bring
I'll stop the tide and in my pride
I'll make my subjects sing

I'm the man who would be king
I'm the man who wouldn't sing
So sing out now in praise
Of the man who would be king

The Devil grant me all the power
And riches I have seen
To buy all the land in Durham
And all the things between
I'm not content to be king for a day
I want to rule for ever more
And every precious thing I covet
Will be added to my store

I'm the man who would be king
Hear the sirens sweetly sing
Of the powers to be gained
By the man who would be king

Dream on

Robin Hood is no good
Chop him up for firewood

Some say my heart is as black as coal
But my favourite colour is gold
And my eyes turn green at the things I've seen
Any other false king own
And dare the man who'll come to raid
The Kingdom that I rule
I'll have his head I'll flog him dead
To no man am I fool

I'm the man who would be king
To my kingdom I will bring
All the richest hearts desires
Of fine and wonderous things

Yet I'll usurp my neighbouring friend
And my brothers I have sold
For the stakes are high and my men will fight
My kingdom to uphold
So who will join this merry farce
Come rally unto me
And break the chains of meekness
Locked by a golden key

I'm the man who would be king
See the swift bird on the wing
Proclaiming to the world
I'm the man who would be king

I'm the man who would be king
Now I've lost my magic ring
No more my subjects sing
To the man who would be king

I'm the man who would be king
There are countless songs to sing
Of pretenders to the throne
Of men who would be king

(Gary Miller)

credits

from The Power and The Glory, released April 1, 1994
Gary Miller - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, electric guitars, mandola
Glenn Miller - accordion
Mick Tyas - bass, backing vocals
Paul Carless - mandolin
Nick Buck - drums

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Gary Miller Durham, UK

Gary Miller first rose to international prominence with folk-punk/rock pioneers The Whisky Priests (1985-2002), founded with his twin brother Glenn - “the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music". He now performs as a solo artist and with his new band 'Gary Miller's Big Picture' whose debut album is coming soon. ... more

contact / help

Contact Gary Miller

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Gary Miller recommends:

If you like Gary Miller, you may also like: