bird on a wire

like a bird on a wire

like a drunk in a midnight choir

i have tried in my way to be free

like a fish on a hook

like a knight from an old fashioned book

i have saved all my ribbons with thee

and if i have been unkind

i hope that you will just let it go by

and if i have been untrue

i hope you know it was never to you

like a baby stillborn

like a beast with his horn

i have torn everyone who reached out for me

but i swear by this song

by all i have done wrong

i'll make it all up to you

i saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch

he called out to me don't ask for so much"