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Eric Burdon & The Animals - Sky Pilot - Long Version
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eric Burdon & The Animals
Eric Burdon & The Animals
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Vic Briggs
Vic Briggs
Songwriter
Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins
Songwriter
Danny McCulloch
Danny McCulloch
Songwriter
John Weider
John Weider
Songwriter
Eric Burdon
Eric Burdon
Songwriter
Victor Harvey Briggs
Victor Harvey Briggs
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He blesses the boys
As they stand in line
The smell of gun grease
And their bayonets, they shine
He's there to help them
All that he can
To make them feel wanted
He's a good holy man
[Chorus]
Sky pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You'll never never never reach the sky
[Verse 2]
He smiles at the young soldiers
Tells them it's alright
He knows of their fear
In the forthcoming fight
Soon there'll be blood
And many will die
Mothers and fathers
Back home, they will cry
[Chorus]
Sky pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You'll never never never reach the sky
[Verse 3]
He mumbles a prayer
And it ends with a smile
The order is given
They move down the line
But he's still behind
And he'll meditate
But it won't stop the bleeding
Or ease the hate
[Verse 4]
As the young men move out
Into the battle zone
He feels good
With God you're never alone
He feels so tired
And he lays on his bed
Hopes the men will find courage
In the words that he said
[Chorus]
Sky pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You'll never never never reach the sky
[Verse 5]
You're soldiers of God
You must understand
The fate of your country
Is in your young hands
May God give you strength
Do your job real well
If it all was worth it
Only time, it will tell
[Verse 6]
In the morning, they return
With tears in their eyes
The stench of death
Drifts up to the skies
A young soldier so ill
Looks at the sky pilot
Remembers the words
"Thou shalt not kill"
[Chorus]
Sky pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You'll never never never reach the sky
[Chorus]
Sky pilot
Sky pilot
How high can you fly?
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
Written by: Barry Jenkins, Danny McCulloch, Eric Burdon, John Weider, Vic Briggs

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