King of Fools

from The Barking Owls by Barking Owls

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Pour me another fire water, to put out an old flame
She was no king's daughter, but a princess just the same
Don't go thinking I'm alone now, as I set here on this stool
Perched upon my throne... I am the king of fools

My court is the dance floor, and my subjects are the flies
I have my jesters too here, with their gossip and their lies
Don't have a round table, so a bar will have to do
I'd leave if I was able... but I am the king of fools

I wear this crown upon my head
You all can kiss my... ring
The king is dead
Long live the king

Help me drown another memory, would you please cut me off at four?
But don't start counting till I've had three, so let's drink a couple more
At least I'm on the top of something, but details can be cruel
It's good to be the king... but I am the king of fools

CHORUS

You know it was my honor serving
And I sure enjoyed my rule
But there's another more deserving
I crown him the king of fools

CHORUS [I wore this crown upon my head]

Pour me another fire water, to put out an old flame

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from The Barking Owls, released January 16, 2013
Wenninger and Marsh

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Barking Owls Twin Falls, Idaho

A new choice for honest listeners who want to get what they pay for. The band’s blend of folk, pop, rock, alt-country, and bluegrass elements yields a catchy and thoughtful, yet accessible, brand of hand-made music that doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre—Americana at its finest. ... more

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