From the albums UNBORN CHILD (1974), GREATEST HITS (1975) and THE SEALS & CROFTS COLLECTION (1979) When I was 17, I dreamed of being king. And having everything I wanted But that was long ago and my dreams did not unfold, so I'm still the King of Nothing When I was 17, I dreamed I gave a ring to a pretty queen and then I held her But that was slumber's fault for I have no love at all. And I'm still the King of Nothing If I could rule, I'd dance my cares away, find romance everyday I wouldn't have to listen to this poor fool say "I'm the King, I'm the King, I'm the King of Nothing."