This
MAKES
my
day.
Thanks to Molly & Josh for sharing this with me.
{Don't you just want to hug every performer for putting their heart in it? And the teacher? Anyone who can inspire our children like that deserves the moon and the stars.}
5.01.2009
A Case for Keeping Music in Public School
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I've got tears in my eyes. Wonderful. I wish you would print the lyrics.
Sure Kay. It is When I Ruled The World by Coldplay from their newest album.
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies' eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead, long live the king!"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castle stands
Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells a'ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone it was never,
never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh...who would ever wanna be king
I hear Jerusalem bells were ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs were singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know St. Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Here Jerusalem bells were ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs were singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know St. Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
I should say that I cut and pasted these lyrics and I see a few mistakes, but it will give you an idea. Thanks so much for stopping in!
Wow, what sweet, earnest faces--they will always remember this teacher's enthusiasm and how they felt singing in his class. It was probably the highlight of his day (and theirs) Priceless.
Faye
This is so cool. It is the kids' head-tilting, eye-closing, hands-waving enthusiasm that makes it.
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