Rise of Sargon

[Verse] In ancient lands he took a stand A king fell by his hand Sargon rose from Kish that day A warrior led the way [Verse 2] With his army marching strong They conquered all day long Sumerian cities fell to him Battle cries became his hymn [Chorus] Sargon of Akkad First empire had Ruler of the land By his mighty hand [Verse] City-states bowed to his reign None could break the chain From Mesopotamian heart His empire made its start [Verse 2] From chaos order grew Sargon's power everyone knew The first empire born in sand A king with mighty hand [Chorus] Sargon of Akkad First empire had Ruler of the land By his mighty hand