Crowning of the king de Blackmore's Night

Down in the village streets
the air is full of wonder
fair smiles greet
the crowning of the
come hither, gather round
a joyous time's upon us
trumpets sound
the crowning of the
Fast away the olde
time too quickly passes
shine the light of new
for the crowning of the
come forth those who wish
for change and change becoming
welcome with every breath
the crowning of the
Sweet is the hour and sweeter still
the time we spend together
celebrate the noble will
the crowning of the
to sing and dance and sing again
with honor and with splendour
all from far and near -
see the crowning of the king
Step to the dance of hope
of courtly wiles and pleasure
as the star of morn
shines brightly for the
Pray thee lift the veil
from those who came before us
merriment will prevail
for the crowning of the
Sweet is the hour and sweeter still
the time we spend together
celebrate the noble will
the crowning of the
To sing and dance and sing again
with honor and with splendour
all from far and near -
see the crowning of the king
the crowning of the king
Jesters spin and play
the laughter sounds like music
what a perfect day
for the crowning of the
here in the village streets
the air is full of wonder
fair smiles greet the crowning of the
come and see the crowning of the king