Come Away Melinda - Uriah Heep

Daddy, daddy, come and look
See what I have found
A little ways away from here
While digging in the ground

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
It's nothing, just a picture-book
They had before the war

Daddy, daddy, come and see
Daddy, come and look
Why, there's four or five
Little Melinda girls
Inside my picture book

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
There were lots of little girls like you
Before they had the war

Oh Daddy, daddy, come and see
Daddy, hurry do
Why, there's someone
In a pretty dress
She's all grown up like you
Won't you tell me why

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
That someone is your Mummy
You had before the war

Daddy, daddy, tell me if you can
Why can't things be
The way they were
Before the war began

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
The answer lies in yesterday
Before they had the war ...

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[davestruthers]

I think this is Uriah Heeps "Stairway to heaven". Phenomenal song.

[tommymccart]

I was 16 when I heard this song & said if I have a daughter some day I will name her Melinda & I did ❤

[justincase]

I was 14 in 1972 when I first heard this hauntingly beautiful melody. It took a while to understand it. It still stirs up emotions and gives me chills.

[simeondarke]

One of the few advantages of being nearly 70 is that I saw all the great bands, with their original line ups

[alanfullard]

Still one of the best all time songs ever written...R.I.P  David Byron God bless buddy..

[davidmunday]

Very underated musicians, we have been lucky to have followed them over the years

[octavioibarra]

What a voice! What a song! What a band! URIAH HEEP, my number one band!!!

[mrdemocracy]

URIAH HEEP BRITISH LEGENDS
Most talented & original group of the 1970s in my view by far.
David Byron great vocalist Born in 1947 Epping Essex & lived in Chingford.
And sadly died so young in 1985

[Aprilmarcloud]

What a band Uriah Heep was. What a Voice, David Byron. What a time, end 60s. I was born in Russia, and discovered this song first time when I was 16. Since then-and untill now- my love, love to Uriah Heep.

[joseprado]

One of the best rock ballad of all time.

[garthwilliamjones]

My very first favorite band... this song still gives me goosebumps.

[whitedogman]

Well written song with a haughtily beautiful melody. I've been following them since 1970. They are a fantastic group that has weathered the ages.

[plmnb]

Their rock and vocals have been in my head since my college days 50 years ago. Took my girlfriend to the show. She's sitting opposite me now, and remembers the night. March 1st St.. David's Day, Denbighshire Tecnical Coolege, now Glyndwr University, Wrexham, Wales.
Also heard of them in the Blue Notes, Pittsburgh, when working around there for a few weeks, about 2010. Great sound!

[kprridt]

Слушая песню, появляется очень нежная грусть и даже возникают сильные чуства. Голос Байрона - это сказка наяву, которая плывёт по всему свету. Браво "Юрай Хип"!!!...

[eduardocamargo]

David byron foi a própria alma do rock nos anos 70 .vocalista por excelência. Sem falar dos outros membros da banda que também foram e os remanescentes ainda sao a expressão do rock clássico. Com certeza estao entre os melhores da historia do rock.

[mrmiyagi]

Some brilliant songs over many decades: very underrated band.

[angelkalchev]

Very sad song....and brilliant! The wars are stupidity of the mankind....and they will destroy us, the humans, ...one day

[roestaudt]

Always love this song. Since l first heard it. When l was a kid. Great song, great singer.

[conscious.evolution]

I came across this with an old record and found it an extremeley moving song, especially in these times. Supported by the video, I consider this an almost epic statement.

[larsjeppesen]

This is the real Uriah Heep !!!
Byron.. nobody compares