“Rainbow Demon” is a song by British rock band Uriah Heep, from their fourth studio album Demons & Wizards, in 1972. The track, written by Ken Hensley, is one of the darker tracks on the record, reflected in the music and lyrics. The main organ riff combines chromatic progressions with a blues s...
[Verse 1]
There rides the Rainbow Demon
On his horse of crimson fire
Black shadows are following closely
On the heels of his desire
[Verse 2]
Riding on in the mist of morning
No one dared to stand in his way
Possessed by some distant calling
Riding on through night and day
[Chorus]
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon, lives for his sword and his gun
[Verse 3]
Riding on in the mist of morning
No one dared to stand in his way
Possessed by some distant calling
Riding on through night and day
[Chorus]
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon, lives for his sword and his gun
[Chorus]
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon, lives for his sword and his gun
[Outro]
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon, lives for his sword and his gun
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon, lives for his sword and his gun, gun
Rainbow Demon, pick up your heart and run
Rainbow Demon was written by Ken Hensley.
Rainbow Demon was produced by Gerry Bron.
Uriah Heep released Rainbow Demon on Fri May 19 1972.