The band’s second single, this 1967 tune was written by singer Syd Barrett and was originally titled “Games for May,” after a free concert where the group performed
Over twenty years after the song’s release, Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright and guitarist David Gilmour (the latter of whom wasn’t even...
[Verse 1]
Emily tries, but misunderstands (Ah-ooh)
She's often inclined to borrow
Somebody’s dreams till 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 (Ah-ooh)
Gazing through trees in sorrow
Hardly a sound till 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
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Put on a gown
That touches the ground (Ah-ooh)
Float on a river
Forever and ever, Emily (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
See Emily Play was written by Syd Barrett.
See Emily Play was produced by Norman Smith.
Pink Floyd released See Emily Play on Fri Jun 16 1967.