Maybe I’m a Leo is the second track off of Deep Purple’s sixth studio album, Machine Head.
The track, written in the key of C minor, features and heavy blues-based riff written by bassist Roger Glover, and two bluesy guitar solos played by Ritchie Blackmore, that featured long bends and arpeggiated...
[Verse 1]
Creeping 'round my door, I got a big surprise
Couldn't see a thing but open skies
They've taken her away
Where is she now?
[Verse 2]
Wish that she was here, I wish she'd hold my hand
Maybe she would laugh, maybe understand
Why was I so cruel?
Where is she now?
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Acting like a fool, I had to make her cry
Maybe I'm a Leo but I ain't a lion
I'm hurtin' oh so bad
I want her now
Maybe I’m a Leo was written by Ritchie Blackmore & Ian Gillan & Roger Glover & Jon Lord & Ian Paice.
Maybe I’m a Leo was produced by Deep Purple.
Deep Purple released Maybe I’m a Leo on Sat Mar 25 1972.