Little Island lyrics

Elton John

In two long wars, my country bledTo save the world for everyoneAs through the years, the fight we've ledToo long, we stood alone, too long aloneAnd when at last, the battle wonWe asked for no rewardAn empire goneTwo generations turned to blood and dustOnly the best were lostOnly the bestAnd now the years have passedThe times have changedThe foe is risen upHe stands astride the worldHis dreams of conquest all fulfilledLittle island, little islandGlory lost in the mists of timeThey will pay for what was doneTo those of us who died so youngThey will pay for what was doneLittle island, little islandLittle island