[chorus] [Banjo roll and harmonica interplay] Paper crowns and castle walls, Built with words that time recalls. [Verse 1] A king is nothing but a man, With papers clutched in ghostly hands, Stories hold him up, they say, Till wind sweeps time and trust away. [Pre-Chorus] Pride’s a paper castle, so it seems, Built on the thinest of dreams. [Chorus] Paper crowns won’t hold you high, When truth blows by on quiet sigh, Lose the throne of borrowed tales, Find the strength where love prevails. [Verse 2] Courts of whispers, anger loud, Masks worn heavy like a shroud, Humility’s the hardest part— To tear down walls and open hearts. [Pre-Chorus] Kings will fall if they forget, The power lies in no mere bet. [Chorus] Paper crowns won’t hold you high, When truth blows by on quiet sigh, Lose the throne of borrowed tales, Find the strength where love prevails. [Bridge] [Harmonica solo with thoughtful tone] Castles crumble, people stand— The heart’s the strongest land. [Verse 3] So lay your crown upon the ground, Hear the peace in open sound, A better kingdom waits within, With humble hearts that truly win. [Chorus] Paper crowns won’t hold you high, When truth blows by on quiet sigh, Lose the throne of borrowed tales, Find the strength where love prevails. [Outro Chorus] [Full band, joyful lift] No paper crown but grateful souls, Hold the world in loving folds. [outro musical solo] No paper crown but grateful souls, [fade to end] Hold the world in loving folds. [fade to end] in loving folds. [fade to end] Hold the world in loving folds. [end]
