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Arthur Lyrics

Upon a New Year's day

 A host of knights did pray

 That from the anvil one could draw the sword.

 

 As each knight took his turn

 They found the anvil, held it firm;

 None worthy of a future King and Lord.

 

 Sir Kay the bravest knight

 Appeared to try his might

 He dreamed of being King, as all the rest

 To Arthur Sir Kay called to search

 And bring for him a sword

 In earnest Arthur set about his quest.

 

 A churchyard in the wood

 The sword and anvil stood

 And Arthur drew the sword out of the stone

 The anvil now defeated

 His quest for the sword completed

 A sword that was to place him on the throne

 A sword that was to place him on the throne.

 

 Sir Ector and Sir Kay saw the sword

 And knelt to pray

 Then gently took it from young Arthur's hand

 They marvelled at his quest

 Proclaiming to the rest

 Arthur is the King of all this land

 Arthur the King of all this land.