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David Bowie
See Emily Play Lyrics

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See Emily Play

From Pin Ups1973

Written by Syd Barrett

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See Emily Play

[Verse 1] Emily tries but misunderstands She's often inclined to borrow somebody's dreams 'til tomorrow [Chorus] There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for May See Emily play [Verse 2] Soon after dark Emily cries Gazing at trees in sorrow, hardly a sound 'til tomorrow [Chorus] There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for May See Emily play [Verse 3] Put on a gown that touches the ground Float on a river for ever and ever, Emily [Chorus] There is no other day Let's try it another way You'll lose your mind and play Free games for May See Emily play

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"See Emily Play" is a song by David Bowie from the album Pin Ups, released in 1973. The song was written by Syd Barrett. It was produced by David Bowie, Ken Scott.

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