Lyrics Great King Rat (Live at the Rainbow, London / March 1974) - Queen

"Great King Rat" died today
Born on the 21st of May
Died syphilis, 44 on his birthday

Every second word he swore
Yes, he was the son of a whore
Always wanted by the law

Now would you like to know?
Would you like to know?
Would you like to know?

"Great King Rat" was a dirty old man
And a dirty old man was he
Now what did I tell you?
Would you like to see?

Where will I be tomorrow?
Will I beg? Will I borrow?
I don't care anyway

Come on, come on, the time is right
The man is evil and that is right
I told you
And that's no lie

Would you like to know?
Would you like to know?
Would you like to know?

"Great King Rat" was a dirty old man
And a dirty old man was he
Now what did I tell you?
Would you like to see?
Lemme show ya

Ah, would you like to know?
Would you like to know, people?

"Great King Rat" was a dirty old man
And a dirty old man was he
Now what did I tell you?
Would you like to see?

Now listen all you, people
Put out the good and keep the bad
Don't resume you're gonna be in the Bible

You sinners get in line
Saints you leave far behind
And very soon, you're gonna be disciple

Don't listen to what mama says
Not a word, not a word mama says
Or else you'll find yourself bein' the rival (sure)

The great lord before he died
Knelt sinners by his side
And said, "You're going to realize tomorrow"

No, I'm not gonna tell you
What you already know
'Cause time and time again
The old man said it all a long time ago
Come on, come on, the time is right
This evil man will fight
I told you once before
Yes, that's what you like