Lyrics to
Kings And Queens

This version of Kings And Queens was released by Aerosmith in 1977.

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Long ago in days I’m told
Were ruled by Lords of greed
Maidens fared with gold
They dared to bare their wombs that bleed

Kings and queens and guillotines
Taking lives denied
Starch and parchment laid the laws
When bishops took the ride
Only to deceive

Oh I know I lived this life afore
Somehow know now truths I must be sure
Tossin turnin’ nightmares burnin’ dreams of swords in hand
Sailin’ ships the Viking spits the blood of father’s land
Only to deceive

Living times of knights and mares
Raising swords for maidens fair
Sneer at death fear only loss of pride

Living other centuries
Deja vu or what you please
Follows true to all who do or die

Screams of no reply they died
Screams of no reply and died
Lordy lordy and then then they died
Lordy no then they died

Live and do or die
Long ago were days I told…Lord they died
Kings and queens and guillotines…
Live and no reply they died
Long ago were days I told…
Kings and queens and guillotines…

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About Lyrics and Kings And Queens by Aerosmith

The lyrics to Kings And Queens are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Aerosmith in 1977. Elements of the lyrics to Kings And Queens are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Aerosmith and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Kings And Queens back when it was created.

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