I Was There at the Coronation by Young Tiger Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well let me tell you ladies and gents
I enjoyed myself to my hearts content
I could not follow the procession
But I was there to see the coronation

[Chorus]
I was there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 2]
I took up my position at Marble Arch
From the night before just to see the march
The night wind was blowing, freezing and cold
But I held my ground like a young creole

[Chorus]
I was there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation
[Verse 3]
My stoic stance soon paid dividends
For I saw them coming around the bend
Then I perceived in all her glory
The golden coach with her majesty

[Chorus]
She was there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 4]
Her majesty looked really divine
In her crimson robe, furred with her mind
The Duke of Edinburgh dignified and neat
Sat besides her as Admiral of the fleet

[Chorus]
He was there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 5]
One thousand Guardsmen marching ahead
Physicians and surgeons all in good stead
All the lords of the Admiralty
The War Office and the Air Ministry
[Chorus]
They were there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 6]
Navy, Army, Royal Air Force
Chiefs of Staff, United Kingdom of course
The Royal Horse Guard we chanced to see
Escort of the Household Calvary

[Chorus]
They were there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 7]
Troops from Dominions and Colonies
Australia, New Zealand, and West Indies
India, Ceylon, West Africa
Newfoundland, Gibraltar, and Canada

[Chorus]
They were there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation
[Verse 8]
The procession was about 50,000 strong
It stretched for much more than 6 miles long
Millions of people, all happily
Shouting three cheers for her majesty

[Chorus]
They were there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation

[Verse 9]
As I stood looking, rapturously
A feeling of elation came over me
I felt what pleasure, such beauty gives
I shall never forget as long as I live

[Chorus]
I was there
At the coronation
We were there
At the coronation
I was there
At the coronation
Millions there
At the coronation