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The Phantom Queen Lyrics by Peter Maxwell Davies

Eight Songs for a Mad King

1969

Where is the Queen? Why does she not visit me?
Esther, Esther, O my heart's ease
Have they chained you too, my darling, in a stable?
Do they starve you, strike you, scorn you, ape your howls?
They say some other woman is your wife
But the Queen's name is Esther, Esther
Fall on my eyes, O bride like a starless night

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"The Phantom Queen" is credited to Peter Maxwell Davies. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Phantom Queen" appears on "Eight Songs for a Mad King" in 1969.

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