Dawn's First Herald

Cries the ruler bold (bold cries) His crown beneath the early gold Feathers plumed where jewels shone Now he struts the dawn (dawn's own) [Chorus] Rajah crows with the sky's hues His realm hears, in deep monsoon Sings the prince, tho' touched by sun (sun's fire) Crown has changed, his kingdom come In his eyes, the cockscomb flame Rules the morn', but in rooster's name (his reign) [Chorus] Rooster-man crows, at dawn he's free His sorrow lost in the wakeful glee Golden beams, his scepter's light (morning's gift) A rooster's call, his royal right Amidst the corn, his subjects feed In the barnyard, he takes the lead (his court) [Chorus] Majesty in feathers dressed His sorrow shows not on his crest Break of day (dawn's first glance) His song commences the morning dance Across the farm, the creatures stir (awakened life) A rooster reigns, his voice is sure (his decree) [Chorus] With every crow, he claims the light Announcing day to end the night