Emperor of the United States

[Verse] In the city by the bay Josh Norton came to stay Declared his throne one day Thru the streets he made his way [Verse, Male Voice] Royal uniform on his back Even though he was a quack! Lost his fortune caught no slack San Fran Loved his wack! [Chorus, Choir] Emperor of the streets! Life full o' simple feats Where the world and dreams meet Norton! The bittersweet [Interlude, intense] [Verse, Female Voice] Media celebrity Papers publish his decrees: Justice, Peace; Congress shall now cease! [Break, Short, Intense] [Pre-Chorus, Choir, Melodic] Strolling leisurely, Throughout town: He eats for free; Passersby stop and bow; Police give salute; Vendors beg he approve; Norton toys sold too! [Chorus, Choir, Jovial] Emperor of our streets! Life is a wond'rous treat When in the city, we meet Norton! The bittersweet [Break] [Bridge] People laughed but they knew In his reign All stayed true No one felt low or blue Under skies forever new [Break, Celebrate] [Verse, Male Voice, Melodic] Issues his own money Taxes too he can decree A cigar and paltry fee [Melodic Interlude] [Bridge, Male Voice, Rhythmic] People give happily! What man is taxed with glee? Who lives so simply? Leading a life so free? [Chorus, Choir, Jovial] Emperor of our hearts! Never will he depart From this world of whimsy Norton! The bittersweet [Big Finish] [Verse, Male Voice, Melodic] Issues currency Taxes too he can levy: A cigar and paltry fee [Melodic Interlude] [Bridge, Male Voice, Rhythmic] People give happily! What man is taxed with glee? Who lives so simply? Leading a life so free? [Melodic Break] [Chorus, Choir, Jovial] Emperor of our hearts! Never will he depart From this world of whimsy Norton! The bittersweet [Big Finish]