I Was There (At the Coronation) Songtext

von Young Tiger

Well let me tell you, Ladies and Gents
I enjoyed myself to my heart's content
I could not follow the procession
But I was there to see the coronation

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I was there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

I took up my position at Marble Arch
From the night before just to see the march
The night wind was blowing, freezing and cold
But I held my ground like a young Creole

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I was there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

My stoic stand soon paid dividends
For I saw them coming around the bend
Then I perceived in all her glory
The golden coach with Her Majesty

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She was there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

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Her Majesty looked really divine
In her crimson robe furred with ermine
The Duke of Edinburgh dignified and neat
Sat beside her as Admiral of the Fleet

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He was there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

One thousand guardsmen marching ahead
Physicians and surgeons all in good stead
All the Lords of the Admiralty
The War Office and the Air Ministry

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They were there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Chiefs of staff, United Kingdom, of course
The Royal Horse Guards we had chance to see
Escorted the Household Cavalry

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They were there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

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Troops from dominion and colonies
Australia, New Zealand and West Indies
India, Ceylon, West Africa
Newfoundland, Gibraltar and Canada

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They were there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

The procession was about 50,000 strong
It stretched for much more than 6 miles long
Millions of people, all happily
Shouting three cheers for Her Majesty

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They were there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)

As I stood there looking rapturously
A feeling of elation came over me
I felt what pleasure such beauty give
I shall never forget as long as I live
I was there (at the coronation)

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They were there (at the coronation)
I was there (at the coronation)
Millions there (at the coronation)