Charles the Great

There are many great kings this world has known In Israel there was Josiah, David, and Solomon In England it was brave Arthur of Camelot In France it was Charles the Great who all men sought Whether they be Turkish, Roman, or Greek Even the poor could visit and take a peek Charles the Great of Charlemagne for short Was the most admirable fellow in all the court Sure he was king of France and Caesar of Italy But he was humble yet witty A man of superb courage, strength, and might Charles was indeed great, a man with the gift of intelligent light