Constantinople's walls stand tall (O Emperor, last of all) Ottoman hordes at the gate (O Emperor, face your fate) Constantine, Constantine Last of the Roman line Your city falls, your empire fades Constantine, Constantine Stand fast in these dark days The eagles cry, the crosses fall Constantine, last of all A thousand years of glory past (O Emperor, you're the last) Cannons roar, the ramparts shake (O Emperor, no escape) Constantine, Constantine Last of the Roman line Your city falls, your empire fades Constantine, Constantine Stand fast in these dark days The eagles cry, the crosses fall Constantine, last of all Hear the call of history End of Byzantium's story Cast aside your crown of gold Take up arms, O warrior bold Constantine! Constantine! For Rome! For Rome! Constantine! Constantine! Alone! Alone! Into the breach, sword held high (O Emperor, do or die) For faith and empire, one last stand (O Emperor, fall with your land) Constantine, Constantine Last of the Roman line Your city falls, your empire fades Constantine, Constantine Stand fast in these dark days The eagles cry, the crosses fall Constantine, last of all Constantinople's light goes out (O Emperor, hear our shout) Your name echoes through the ages (O Emperor, in history's pages) Constantine, Constantine Last of the Roman line Your city falls, your empire fades Constantine, Constantine Stand fast in these dark days The eagles cry, the crosses fall Constantine, last of all Constantine, Constantine Last of the Roman line Constantine, last of all