Dandelion

Composers: Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
First release:   Single B-side
Recording: Olympic Sound Studios, London June 1967
Never performed onstage

Lead vocal: Mick Jagger
Acoustic guitar: Keith Richards
Drums: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Background vocals: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Harpsichord: Brian Jones or Nicky Hopkins
Organ: Ian Stewart
Maracas: Brian Jones
Saxophone: Brian Jones
 

Prince or pauper, beggar man or king
Play the game with every blow you bring

Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

One o'clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, four o'clock,  five
Dandelions don't care about the time

Though you're older now, it's just the same
You can play this dandelion game
When you're finished with your childlike prayers
Well you know you should wear it

Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor's life
Rich man, poor man, beautiful daughters, wives

Little girls and boys come out and play
Bring your dandelions to blow away

Blow away dandelion