Zadok the Priest lyrics: What are the words to the coronation anthem?

IF you're a football fan tuning into the King's coronation you may recognise a familiar anthem during the ceremony.

The Champions League introduction music is set to be played during the coronation on May 6, 2023.

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What are the lyrics to Zadok the Priest?

Zadok the Priest is sung in three languages: English, French and German.

The lyrics to the song are as follows:

Zadok the priest
And Nathan the prophet
Anointed Solomon king
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced and said

God save the king
Long live the king
God save the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, amen

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God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
May the king live
May the king live
For ever, for ever, for ever,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen

Long live the king
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live
May the king live
For ever, for ever, for ever,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen

Why is the hymn being sung at King Charles' coronation?

In 1727, German composer George Frideric Handel created Zadok the Priest: The Coronation Anthem for King George II's coronation.

The song has been used at the coronation of every British monarch ever since, and will be included in King Charles' ceremony.

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It is traditionally sung before the monarch is anointed with holy oil.

Who wrote Zadok the Priest?

The Champions League anthem was written by composer Tony Britten.

His piece was based on the work of the composer Handel.

Why is Zadok the Priest used for the Champions League?

Britten presented UEFA with a selection of classic pieces that would fit the Champions League theme.

H created the song after Europe's famous club football competition was rebranded in 1992.

Speaking to the BBC in 2020, Britten said: "UEFA wanted this competition to be about the best of football, rather than the worst."