THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

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Song Title
THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING
Writers
Mcdonald, Sinfield
Publisher
TOTAL MUSIC SERVICES, INC. (BMI)
Co-Publisher
Non-TRO Affiliate
% Publisher Controls
100%
Territory Controlled
US AND CANADA
Themes/Keywords
Fantasy, Medieval, Prison, Royalty, Story
Lyrics
The rusted chains of prison
Moons are shattered by the sun.
I walk a road, horizons change, the tournament’s begun,
The purple piper plays his tune, the choir softly sing,
Three lullabies in an ancien’ tongue
In the court of the crimson king.

The keeper of the city keys
Put shutters on the dreams
I wait outside the pilgrim’s door
With insufficient schemes.
The Black Queen chants the fun’ral march,
The cracked brass bells will ring;
To summon back the fire-witch
To the court of the crimson king.
Ah,
Ah,

The Gardener plants an evergreen
Whilst trampling on a flower
I chase the wind of a prism-ship
To taste the sweet and sour.
The pattern juggler lifts his hand,
The orchestra begin,
As slowly turns the grinding-wheel
In the court of the crimson king.
Ah,
Ah,

On soft grey mornings windows cry,
The wise-men share a joke;
I run to grasp divining signs
To satisfy the hoax.
The yellow jester does not play,
But gently pulls the strings
And smiles as the puppets dance
In the court of the crimson king.
Ah,
Ah,

Recordings

Recording Artist Genre Mood Arrangement Era iTunes
GREG LAKE Rock Magical, Theatrical, Thrilling, Triumphant Drums, Electronic, Guitar, Live Performance 1980's Buy >

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