Music by elton john Lyrics by tim rice Elton's solo version is unreleased I grew up in your hometown, at least began to grow I hadn't got to my first shave before the body blow Egyptians in the courtyard, my family in chains You witnessed our abduction which possibly explains How I know you How I know you Before that fateful morning my family enjoyed A privileged existence, for my father was employed As advisor to the king, no less, which surely rings a bell For as you are his daughter, you probably can tell How I know you How I know you Enough of reminiscence, and such happy memories The reason why I know you well is really none of these It's just you reek of royalty, you ooze uncommon grace I'd know you were a princess, in any time and place Yes I know you How I know you Yes I know you How I know you