The Rightful King

from A Story of Excalibur: Part I (FAWM 2019) by Ned Greenough

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Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, instantly making him king of the land. Merlin explains to him how it was previously his father's sword and it his destiny to serve his duty as king. Arthur is nervous and anxious at first, but quickly realizes it is what he must do to fulfill his destiny. The crowd watching the spectacular has a very clear divide, those who support the new king, and those who do not. An argument ensues among the people as Arthur runs into the nearby forest to discuss his future with Merlin.

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Merlin:
Hail, the rightful king
Excalibur freed
Salvation it brings

You pulled the sword from the stone
This kingdom is yours
Your new found home

I’ve waited many years for this day
For you to reclaim what your father laid
Now Excalibur is yours
Wield her well with strength endured

Narrator:
Hail, the rightful king
Excalibur freed
Salvation it brings

Behold the king of the land
The sword and the king
Are bonded again

Arthur is gripped with fear and surprise
Anxiety is in his eyes
He looks to the crowd that's gathering there
Not sure what to say, he takes Merlin aside

Arthur:
I don’t know how I should feel about this
I’m no king just a victim of circumstance
But if my destiny is saying otherwise
I will lead my people ‘till the day that I die

I, your rightful king
Excalibur freed
Salvation it brings

Narrator:
The crowd begins to quickly divide
Each person must choose a side
To accept this newly rightful king
Or disbelieve in such a thing

Chorus:
Hail, the rightful king
Excalibur freed
Salvation it brings

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from A Story of Excalibur: Part I (FAWM 2019), released February 28, 2019
Additional chorus vocals by Joey Small, Maura Sullivan, Haley Wright-McGivney, and Bri Lidon

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I write songs about wizards and rivers that kill people. I hope you like keyboards!

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