Queen - Great King Rat - Live At The Rainbow, London / March 1974

"Great King Rat" died today Born on the 21st of May Died syphilis, 44 on his birthday Every second word he swore Yes, he was the son of a whore Always wanted by the law Now would you like to know? Would you like to know? Would you like to know? "Great King Rat" was a dirty old man And a dirty old man was he Now what did I tell you? Would you like to see? Where will I be tomorrow? Will I beg? Will I borrow? I don't care anyway Come on, come on, the time is right The man is evil and that is right I told you And that's no lie Would you like to know? Would you like to know? Would you like to know? "Great King Rat" was a dirty old man And a dirty old man was he Now what did I tell you? Would you like to see? Lemme show ya Ah, would you like to know? Would you like to know, people? "Great King Rat" was a dirty old man And a dirty old man was he Now what did I tell you? Would you like to see? Now listen all you, people Put out the good and keep the bad Don't resume you're gonna be in the Bible You sinners get in line Saints you leave far behind And very soon, you're gonna be disciple Don't listen to what mama says Not a word, not a word mama says Or else you'll find yourself bein' the rival (sure) The great lord before he died Knelt sinners by his side And said, "You're going to realize tomorrow" No, I'm not gonna tell you What you already know 'Cause time and time again The old man said it all a long time ago Come on, come on, the time is right This evil man will fight I told you once before Yes, that's what you like "Great King Rat" was a dirty old man And a dirty old man was he Now what did I tell you? Would you like to see? Thank you Hope you like our new arrangement Do you know, they didn't give me enough time to change, the nasty ones We'd now like to do something for you, which we don't often do it's especially for you Which is off the second album Features Freddie on the jangle box again It's called The Fairy Feller's Master stroke