[Intro] [Verse 1] I trace the footsteps through the multi-colored avenues That wind their way down to the sea I see the birds that fly beneath the darkened sky They are the messengers of dreams [Chorus] Mandalay now I know what you try to be Mandalay now I wish you were here with me [Post-Chorus] Pages filled with science fiction     Without fear of contradiction     [Verse 2] Walking through the fields of evergreen I see a turn and walk away And from the east there comes a breeze That flows up high into the blue [Chorus] Mandalay now I know what you try to be Mandalay now I wish you were here with me [Post-Chorus] The sound of retribution     In total disillusion Mandalay [Instrumental Bridge] [Chorus] Mandalay now I know what you try to be Mandalay now I wish you were here with me [Post-Chorus] Amidst the confusion    The only conclusion     [Verse 3] Mandalay of the misty eyes Have gazed into the coming door          The leaves that turn to gold and brown I’ve watched them falling to the ground [Chorus] Mandalay now I know what you try to be Mandalay now I wish you were here with me [Instrumental Outro]