When A Blind Man Cries

Album: Machine Head 25th Anniversary Reissue (1972)
Play Video
  • If you're leaving, close the door
    I'm not expecting people, anymore
    Hear me grieving, lying on the floor
    Whether I'm drunk or dead, I really ain't too sure

    I'm a blind man
    I'm a blind man
    And my world is pale
    When a blind man cries
    Lord, you know
    There ain't a sadder tale

    Had a friend once, in a room
    Had a good time, but it ended much too soon
    In a cold month, in that room
    Found a reason, for the things we had to do

    I'm a blind man
    I'm a blind man
    Now my room is cold
    When a blind man cries
    Lord, you know
    He feels it from his soul Writer/s: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 4

  • Campbell Gentle from AustraliaThis is a really good song, until I listened to it, I didn't realise there was rock that was played SOFTLY.
  • Louise from Atlanta, GaThis song brings me to tears because of a special memory, same line as Andy from Wales...and I cannot believe Blackmore doesn't like it as the original guitar is STILL my favorite, but Gillan live somewhere around 1990...is my favorite singing version! Maybe Blackmore has a memory that males it too painful to play the song.
  • Ani from Yerevan, ArmeniaThis track is my favorite from "Machine Head". I'm surprised Blackmore doesn't like this. :(
  • Andy from Wales, United KingdomSpecial memories for me as I 'had a friend once,in a room,had a good time but it ended much too soon'

    Great slow song from one of the best band son the planet!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers

Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersSongwriter Interviews

Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.

Wedding Bell Blues

Wedding Bell BluesSong Writing

When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.

Dennis DeYoung

Dennis DeYoungSongwriter Interviews

Dennis DeYoung explains why "Mr. Roboto" is the defining Styx song, and what the "gathering of angels" represents in "Come Sail Away."

Rock Stars of Horror

Rock Stars of HorrorMusic Quiz

Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.

Richie McDonald of Lonestar

Richie McDonald of LonestarSongwriter Interviews

Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.

Shawn Mullins

Shawn MullinsSongwriter Interviews

"Lullaby" singer Shawn Mullins on "Beautiful Wreck," beating the Devil, and his writing credit on the Zac Brown Band song "Toes."