Start with me, that’s easy. How could you ask for more? 1 (archangel gabriel? neither here nor there really.)
No, neither Gabriel or Jesus. Not a person at all. A number but not 1.
So add in the Apostles and we’ll hit the disco floor. 12 apostles
Yes, 12 + the number is a clue to solve this mini-riddle.
Less one, of course, for Judas, and you’ll find when you are done so 11 apostles
11 apostles + the first amount answers the next line...or gives you a clue to the answer to the next line.
That that’s when Beast gets married and he married the “Born Eighth” one. Matthew is the 8th apostle isn't he?
Not sure about Matthew, but neither the Beast nor the one "Born Eighth" refers to him.
Three times eight is twenty four, add it on just like I’ve said 12 (11 apostles plus the one we started with) plus 24 is 36
24 + the number so far is NOT 36.
Sadness sweeps around the world because the King is dead! so should i subtract one for the dead king do you think?
The King in question is a real person, dead or alive. The right number (the number so far) gives a clue to a dead king.
Take one away for sorrow but music’s bound to win so 35 (36-1)
Nope, Jon had mentioned 76, which is correct for this and the next line.
You’ve all the slide trumpets accounted for, so let the march begin
Take me away, save one, and what’s left goes on the right
On the left, place the Apostles (sans traitor Judas, who’s not in sight) 11 on the left
That is correct!
Separate left and right by a colon which magically appears
And when you’ve finished reading then you’ll find the Master’s tears
"matthew, chapter 11, verse 33" is not the right chapter and verse, although you are thinking along the right lines
Remove Apostles and the colon; add lucky seven, to be fair
And you’ll find me, beneath the rainbow, waiting for you there.
Even the rainbow clue has meaning.