Deep Purple - Holy Man

This is the third track from Deep Purple’s ninth album, Stormbringer (1974). Lineup (Mk III) - Ritchie Blackmore: guitar, David Coverdale: lead vocals, Glenn Hughes: bass guitar and vocals, John Lord: organ and keyboards, and Ian Paice: drums Lyrics: Called to Madonna To give me a line She said boy what have you done Passing your time with a holy man Talking about the moon and sun But I can’t tell the difference Between the fool and wise Show me a river to follow Away from all these lies I’ve been on my own so long Won’t you lend me your hand? I’ve been picking up my bones too long Won’t you understand? Called to the captain To put me ashore For it looked like no man’s land Is this the way to follow I cried as I shook his hand He told me had no answer He didn’t really hold the key I am a simple man Was all he said to me I’ve been on my own so long Won’t you lend me a hand