BIRD OF PREY

Written by: Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley & Paul Newton
Original version released as b-side of 'Gypsy' single in Europe, also on North American versions of the first album replacing 'Lucy Blues'
Alternate version released on 'Salisbury' February 1971 - except on North American releases it was replaced by 'Simon The Bullet Freak'
Lyrics are slighty different on different versions


Original version

I can see that look that says beware
Try to move in closer if you dare
So I will sit and play my waiting game
And for a while I know she'll do the same
Oh no!

Watches like an eagle from its tree
And like a bird of prey she captures me
But I am older and more wise than you
Bird of prey, straight into me you flew
Oh no!

Now every time I tried to set her free
I'm glad to say she comes right back to me
But if I knew she didn't want to stay
I wouldn't try to keep that lovely bird of prey


Salisbury version

I can see that look that says beware
Try to move in closer if you dare
So I must sit and play my waiting game
And for a while I know she'll do the same
Fly away

Watches like an eagle from its eyrie
And like a bird of prey she captures me
But I am older and more wise than you
Bird of prey straight into me you flew
Fly away

Now every time I tried to set her free
I'm glad to say she comes right back to me
But if I knew she didn't want to stay
I wouldn't try to keep that lovely bird of prey