Lyrics A Farewell to Kings - Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London - February 20, 1978 - Rush

We like to continue with something else from ′A Farewell to Kings'
This brings Alex to the acoustic guitar
This is called ′A Farewell to Kings'
When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow?
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance
Cities full of hatred fear and lies
Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude and scoffing at the wise
The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred halls of truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find
The minds that made us strong?
Oh, can′t we learn
To feel what′s right and what's wrong?
What′s wrong?
What's wrong?
Cities full of hatred fear and lies
Withered hearts nd cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons ressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wise
Can′t we raise our eyes and make a start?
Can't we find the minds to lead us closer to the heart?