(Verse 1) Once upon a time, a king did reign, King Louis the Second, he ruled the domain. He governed as best he knew how, But this song's not about him now! It's about a different thing It's about love, the joy it can bring! (Verse 2) In that kingdom, a beauty did dwell, By palace walls, her geese she did tell. But Louis, the King, his heart took flight, For her beauty, shining so bright. 'I will marry her!' he bravely declared, A royal wedding, a love to be shared! Oh! Ho-ho... (Chorus) Kings can do much, kings hold the sway, The fate of the world, they shape it each day. But one simple thing, as true as can be, A king cannot marry for love, you see! No, not a single one, not any king! (Verse 3) 'I'll marry! I'll marry! I'll marry!' he cried, But then, the neighboring kings, they all sighed! Oh, the scandal arose, a terrible sound! But this song isn't about that to be found, So all attention to love we will now spend! (Verse 4) So Louis he walked down the aisle, With a princess of noble and royal style. Connected to the court by some degree, But to see the princess? Oh what a decree! No one would envy King Louis this bride, The look on his face, inside he must hide! (Chorus) Kings can do much, kings hold the sway, The fate of the world, they shape it each day. But one simple thing, as true as can be, A king cannot marry for love, you see! No, not a single one, not any king!