Coppelius - Rightful King lyrics

Once upon the time I heard About a rightful king He should have been so wise and old And justice did he bring The people said: he is our man And his words were shining Like the good heart he seemed to have His smile was very bright He took care of the rich and poor His life was like a light The people said: he is our man And his words were shining But once a servant of the king That knew him very well Left the castle to the world And told the people all Be careful with this golden man Before you all will fall down Once upon the time I saw A wise old rightful king He took care for order and law And justice did he bring But the people knew he was only a liar They took their swords and k**ed him