Strawbs - The King
# NOTE: This version is based on the recording #
# on the album "Ringing Down The Years" #
INTRO: G D G C C G D G Am Am Am Am
G D C
The soft blush of evening
D C D
Returns to the folded hills
G D C
The sky rains magenta
D C D
In praise of the shepherd's skills
C D G D
The lion lies down beside the lamb
C D C
At peace in the holy ground____
REFRAIN:
G D C
The King is returning
D C D
And those that were lost are found____
G D C
The old moon is resting
D C D
She sleeps in the new moon's arms
G D C
The love of a mother
D C D
Eclipsed by her daughter's charms
C D G D
The robin bares his wounded breast
C D C
And sings with a joyful sound____
REFRAIN:
G D C
The King is returning
D C D
And those that were lost are found____
## KEY CHANGE ##
INSTRUMENTAL: D A G D A Bm A D A G D A D A
G A D A Bm A G
REFRAIN:
D A D
The King is returning
A D A
And those that were lost are found____
A D A
The glory of Heaven
E D E
Explodes in the rising sun
A D A
The long wait is over
E D E
The new reign just begun
D E A E
The ransom of the holly bush
D E D
Was paid when the King was crowned____
REFRAIN:
A D A
The King is returning
E A E
And those that were lost are found___
BRIDGE:
D E A E
A symphony of harmonies
D E D
In one triumphant sound____
REFRAIN:
A D A
The King is returning
E A E
And those that were lost are found___
OUTRO: E D A E D E A