Iolanthe
1882
Read the complete lyrics to "When Britain really ruled the waves" by Gilbert and Sullivan from the album "Iolanthe" in 1882. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop, Operetta, Opera.
"When Britain really ruled the waves" is performed by Gilbert and Sullivan. from the album "Iolanthe" in 1882 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "When Britain really ruled the waves", explore more songs by Gilbert and Sullivan using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.
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"When Britain really ruled the waves" is credited to Gilbert and Sullivan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.
"When Britain really ruled the waves" appears on "Iolanthe" in 1882.
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