Ophelia's Complaint: (Movement 2b) The Palace

Based on Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, This Piece is in three Parts or Movements. It is Titled: Ophelia's Complaint The Three Parts are: The Brook, The Palace, and The Complaint In this Movement, Titled: The Palace is a sort of live performance to the Ghosts of the Castle displaying Ophelia's anger and accusation towards the elite of the Castle. Enjoy !! [Intro ] [Verse 1] They drink to the health of the sinner They toast to the ghost of the king Each prayer’s a wager at dinner Each vow’s a political thing [Verse 2] They called me “sweet,” they called me “fair,” A blossom for deceit But roses rot in royal air And perfume fades with heat [Chorus ] Dance, my lords, in velvet lies Bleed your truths in gold disguise Your crowns are cracked, your souls are thin And I see the madness looking in [Verse 3] I watched you stage your mourning play Pretend to weep for me But laughter leaks through mortal clay Your dirge a parody [Verse 4] Tell Hamlet he can keep his wit His riddles, swords, and pride I’ve heard enough of men’s remit — To love, then step aside [Bridge] [Outro] So, drink, my lords, and bless your sins Your kingdom rots within The court still feasts on ghosts and lies And I see the madness in your eyes