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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Seals & Crofts
Seals & Crofts
Performer
David Paich
David Paich
Keyboards
David Hungate
David Hungate
Bass
Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Drums
Louie Shelton
Louie Shelton
Electric Guitar
Dash Crofts
Dash Crofts
Vocals
Jim Seals
Jim Seals
Vocals
Bobbye Hall
Bobbye Hall
Percussion
Buddy Emmons
Buddy Emmons
Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Seals
James Seals
Composer
David Paich
David Paich
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Louie Shelton
Louie Shelton
Producer
Dave Hassinger
Dave Hassinger
Engineer

Lyrics

From the albums UNBORN CHILD (1974), GREATEST HITS (1975) and
THE SEALS & CROFTS COLLECTION (1979)
When I was 17, I dreamed of being king. And having everything I wanted
But that was long ago and my dreams did not unfold, so I'm still the King of Nothing
When I was 17, I dreamed I gave a ring to a pretty queen and then I held her
But that was slumber's fault for I have no love at all. And I'm still the King of Nothing
If I could rule, I'd dance my cares away, find romance everyday
I wouldn't have to listen to this poor fool say
"I'm the King, I'm the King, I'm the King of Nothing."
Written by: James Seals
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