Curtains open wide Slowly to the side Choose the ones to sell Nothing in the way For the bird of prey Living in a cell Miracles of the world Made of blood stained gold Do you feel alright Wondering on and on if there is something wrong With the hand you're gripping tight *** I'll be by your side Standing in front of the light I will hold you tight Like a soldier like a knight Don't you want my love? Dontcha? I'll be by your side Like a soldier *** And now you're on a ride Following rising sun Will it burn the wings? How to end the song On a road that long With the went-off strings? Do you hear the sound The sound will put you down Gently in the grave Man is just an ape There is no escape For the dreams you failed to save *** I'll be by your side Standing in front of the light I will hold you tight Like a soldier like a knight Don't you want my love? Dontcha? I'll be by your side Like a soldier *** Like a leaf on a wind Glorious wind Takes you miles away The pains and the ills Fading away, fading Flash and bones (fading away) Life they know (fading away) Hate and love (fading away) Fading away *** I'll be by your side Standing in front of the light I will hold you tight Like a soldier like a knight Don't you want my love? Dontcha? I'll be by your side Like a soldier