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Robert Plant( Robert Anthony Plant )
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Even This Shall Pass Away
Lyricist:Steven P Miller, R A Plant, Traditional
Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise Which if held before his eyes
Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance Solemn words, and these are they 'Even this shall pass away'
Trains of camels through the sand Brought him gems from Samarcand Fleets of galleys through the seas Brought him pearls to match with these
But he counted not his gain Treasures of the mine or main 'What is wealth?' The king would say 'Even this shall pass away'
'Mid the revels of his court At the zenith of his sport When the palms of all his guests Burned with clapping at his jests
He, amid his figs and wine Cried, 'Oh, loving friends of mine Pleasures come but not to stay Even this shall pass away'
Lady, fairest ever seen Was the bride he crowned his queen Pillowed on his marriage bed Softly to his soul he said
Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com 'Though no bridegroom ever pressed Fairer bosom to his breast Mortal flesh must come to clay Even this shall pass away'
Fighting on a furious field Once a javelin pierced his shield Soldiers, with a loud lament Bore him bleeding to his tent
Groaning from his tortured side 'Pain is hard to bear,' he cried 'But with patience, day by day Even this shall pass away'
Towering in the public square Twenty cubits in the air Rose his statue, carved in stone Then the king, disguised, unknown
Stood before his sculptured name Musing meekly, 'What is fame? Fame is but a slow decay Even this shall pass away'
Struck with palsy, sore and old Waiting at the Gates of Gold Said he with his dying breath 'Life is done, but what is death?'
Then, in answer to the king Fell a sunbeam on his ring Showing by a heavenly ray Even this shall pass away
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