Kingdom of a Fool
Copyright 1998 by David Alan Cates. All Rights Reserved.
| [VERSE 1] |
| Welcome friend, won't you come on in, thru the swinging palace doors |
| Where tired and thirsty souls come to rest, while the bartender pours |
| You can see we have a good time here, in this land of pretend |
| Would you like to see my kingdom, let me introduce my friends |
| [VERSE 2] |
| Over there, on his royal chair, sits Mr. One Last Beer |
| He keeps us rolling on the floor, I guess that's why he's here |
| He's got a wife, and a little boy, and he seems oh so proud |
| But he'd rather be here in this bar, playing jester to his crowd |
| [CHORUS] |
| In the kingdom of a fool |
| Where the lonely come to stay |
| Where dreams and reality |
| Like the smoke, just fade away |
| Where a man can rule upon a throne |
| That's a plain four legged stool |
| Everyone is welcome here |
| In the Kingdom of a Fool |
| [VERSE 3] |
| In the corner, Ms. Heartache shares a drink, with her band of married men |
| Once a promising young actress, a little prettier back then |
| But the Broadway light is a distant sight, from the stage she now commands |
| In the Kingdom of a Fool, she's the Queen of one night stands |
| [VERSE 4] |
| So my friend, have you realized, why I've given you this tour |
| Do you still believe this royal life, is what you're looking for |
| You see, it's only an illusion, the reality is cruel |
| For everyone's a pauper here, in the Kingdom of a Fool |
| [REPEAT CHORUS] |