Song: 'Elizabeth, Queen of the Golden Age'
A song about some important events in the long reign of Elizabeth I - including her path to succession, her relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Lyrics
Henry VIII was old and ill,
Knew he wouldn’t live forever.
So his third child, Edward,
Became his successor.
Elizabeth, you were clever,
As history has shown.
But how could you have dreamt
That one day, you’d be on the throne?
Elizabeth, you were the queen of the Golden Age.
All the things you did, they'd fill page after page.
You were a great leader, and your reign was long.
You showed the world that women could be strong.
Then Edward caught a fever
And died at just fifteen.
Mary was the next in line,
But a most unhealthy Queen.
Then your chance came at last,
You were next to wear the crown.
You were young, determined
Not to let your country down.
[Chorus]
Tough as any king before,
You made some hard decisions.
You welcomed Mary, Queen of Scots,
Then had her imprisoned.
For nineteen years you held her
In weary isolation.
And then poor Mary lost her head
For plotting your assassination.
[Chorus]
In 1566
Parliament wanted you wed.
But you replied that
England was your husband instead.
Your sailors plundered Spanish ships,
And brought back lots of treasure,
These shiny jewels and fancy clothes,
They gave you so much pleasure!
[Chorus]
You were known throughout your rule
For skills of persuasion.
You rallied troops at Tilbury
Against Spanish invasion.
You gave a rousing speech
To inspire them all to fight,
And with cannons, guns and burning boats,
Defeated Spanish might!
Elizabeth, you were the queen of the Golden Age.
All the things you did, they'd fill page after page.
You were a great leader, and your reign was long.
You showed the world that women could be strong -
You showed the world that women could be strong -
You showed the world that women could be strong.
'Elizabeth, Queen of the Golden Age' - Instrumental
