The Court Of The Crimson King

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[Verse 1]

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The rusted chains of prison moons are shattered by the sun.
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I walk a road, horizons change, the tournament’s begun.
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The purple piper plays his tune, the choir softly sing;
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Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, for the court of the crimson king.


[Main Theme]

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[Flute Solo]

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[Verse 2]

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The keeper of the city keys puts shutters on the dreams.
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I wait outside the pilgrim’s door, with insufficient schemes.
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The black queen chants the funeral march; the cracked brass bells will ring;
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To summon back the fire witch to the court of the crimson king.


[Verse 3]

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The gardener plants an evergreen whilst trampling on a flower.
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I chase the wind of a prism ship to taste the sweet and sour.
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The pattern juggler lifts his hand; the orchestra begin.
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As slowly turns the grinding wheel in the court of the crimson king.


[Verse 4]

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On soft grey mornings widows cry, the wise men share a joke;
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I run to grasp divining signs to satisfy the hoax.
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The yellow jester does not play, but gentle pulls the strings
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And smiles as the puppets dance in the court of the crimson king.