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The Golden Boy - Early Version: Freddie's Demo Vocal
Montserrat Caballé
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Freddie Mercury
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The boy had a way with words, he sang, he moved with grace
He entertained so naturally, no gesture out of place
His road in life was clearly drawn, he didn't hesitate
He played, they saw, he conquered as the master of, as the master of his
Fate
The girl had an iron soul no-one could recognise
Material ambition that her gentleness disguised
She gave herself to him certain of his fame
Wanted him for luxury, for limelight and his name
I love you for your silence, I love you for your peace
The still and calm releases that sweep into my soul
That slowly, slowly take control
I love you for your passion, I love you for your fire
The violent desire that burns me in its flame
A love I dare not name
His rise was irresistible he grew into the part
His explanation simply that he suffered for his art
His base considerations of some glittering reward
The prize was knowing that his work was noticed and adored
Accepting every honour with a masterly display
A well rehearsed reluctance to be singled out this way
He started to believe that he was all they said and more
While she forgot, she forgot the reasons
She had wanted him before yeah