Abandoned Love (George Harrison's demo version)

Abandoned Love (George's demo version)

I can see the turning of the key
I've been deceived by the clown inside of me
I thought that he was righteous but he's vain
Though something's telling me, I wear the ball and chain

My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost
He's always off somewhere when I need him most
The Spanish moon is rising on the hill
But my heart is telling me, I love you still

I come back to the town from the flaming moon
I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon
I love to see you dress before the mirror
Won't you let me in your room one time, before I finally disappear

Everybody's wearing a disguise
To hide what they've got left behind their eyes
But me I can't cover what I am
Wherever the children go, I'll follow them

I march in the parade of liberty
But as long as I love you I'm not free
How long must I suffer such abuse?
Won't you let me see you smile one time, before I turn you loose

I've given up the game, I've got to leave
The pot of gold is only make-believe
The treasure can be found by men who search
Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church

Signing an empty theatre and a kiss
I asked you please to cross me off your list
My head tells me it's time to make a change
But my heart is telling me, I love you but you're strange

My heart is telling me, I love you still

So one more time at midnight near the wall
Take off your heavy make-up and your shawl
Won't you please descend from the throne from where you sit
Let me feel your love one more time, before I abandon it


My heart is telling me I love you still