Pharaoh’s story (video) (midi)

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(Narrator : )

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1. Pharaoh, he was a powerful man,

with the ancient world in the palm of his hand,

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to all intents and purposes he was Egypt with a capital E.

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Whatever he did, he was showered with praise,

if he cracked a joke then you chortled for days.

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No one had rights or a vote but the king,

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in fact you might say he was fairly rightwing.

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2. When Pharaoh's around, then you get down on the ground,

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If you ever find yourself near Ramases,

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get down on your knees.

(Choir : )

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A Pharaoh story, a Pharaoh story,

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a Pharaoh story, a Pharaoh story.

(Narrator : )

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3. Down at the other end of the scale,

Joseph is still doing time in jail,

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and even though he is in with the guards,

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a lifetime in prison seems quite on the cards.

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But if my analysis of the position is right,

at the end of the tunnel there's a glimmer of light,

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and all of a sudden indescribable things

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have shattered the sleep of both, peasants and kings.

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4. Strange as it seems, there's been a run of crazy dreams,

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and a man who can interpret could go far,

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could become a star.

(Choir : )

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Could be famous, could be a big success,

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could be famous, could be a big success.

+ repeat verse 4

(Narrator : )

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5. Strange as it seems, there's been a run of crazy dreams,

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and a man who can interpret could go fa......................r,

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could become a star.

(Choir : )

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Could be famous, could be a big success,

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could be famous, could be a star !

(orig. = no capo; midi = capo 4th)    (Rice / Webber)