Steely Dan — King of the World

[Verse 1] Hello one and all Was it you I used to know? Can't you hear me call On this old ham radio All I got to say I'm alive and feeling fine Should you come my way You can share my poison wine [Chorus] No marigolds in the promised land There's a hole in the ground Where they used to grow Any man left on the Rio Grande Is the king of the world as far as I know [Verse 2] I won't take your bread I don't need no helping hand I can't be no savage I can't be no highwayman Show me where you are You and I will spend this day Drivin' in my car Through the ruins of Santa Fe [Chorus] No marigolds in the promised land There's a hole in the ground Where they used to grow Any man left on the Rio Grande Is the king of the world as far as I know [Instrumental break 1:56-2:43] [Bridge] I'm reading last year's papers Although I don't know why Assassins, cons and rapers Might as well die [Verse 3] When you come around No more pain and no regrets Watch the sun go brown Smoking cobalt cigarettes There's no need to hide Taking things the easy way If I stay inside I might live till Saturday [Chorus] No marigolds in the promised land There's a hole in the ground Where they used to grow Any man left on the Rio Grande Is the king of the world King of the world, as far as I know [Instrumental break 3:46-5:00]