Wild Horses

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Lyrics

Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady, you know HOW I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away

I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
Now you've decided to show me the same
But no sweet, vain exits or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away

I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I have my freedom, but I don't have much time
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Let's do some living after love dies
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day

B-side:	Sway
Format:	7"
Released:	12 June 1971
Recorded:	December 1969 – February 1970
Genre:	Roots rock
Length:	5:42
Label:	Rolling Stones
Writer:	Jagger/Richards
Producer:	Jimmy Miller

"Epic acoustic ballad, with nice vocal harmonies from Keith."

Personnel

Lead Vocals: Mick Jagger
Vocal Harmony: Keith Richards
Electric & Acoustic Guitars: Keith Richards & Mick Taylor
Bass: Bill Wyman
Drums: Charlie Watts
Piano: Jim Dickinson