Words and Music by Graham Nash from his 2009 release "Reflections." Recording may be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8KSqc2ojTI [Intro] [Verse 1] Once there was a time when a star was shining bright Crying "Only For The Lonely" in the night From a Blue Bayou he saw a generation come and go And he influenced them all every one we know And when he looked behind to a darker time They were only memories [Chorus] He knew the madness and he knew the pain He’d seen fire and he’d seen the rain Behind the shades the man in black Will always come back again [Interlude] [Verse 2] Now once again he had everything He’s got a brand new record and a traveling band He had a new life a good wife and she loved him So there ain’t no way he could lose he could only win In a world of fading idols he’s the voice that never let you down [Chorus] He knew the madness and he knew the pain He’d seen fire and he’d seen the rain Behind the shades the man in black Will always come back again yes he will [Bridge] And then in dreams she’d walk away from him But when he’s wide awake she is by his side There’s no need for crying [Interlude]                 [Verse 3] He left his music a part of his soul So we can always remember when [Chorus] He knew the madness and he knew the pain He’d seen fire and he’d seen the rain Behind the shades the man in black Will always come back again He knew the madness and he knew the pain He’d seen fire and he’d seen the rain Behind the shades the man in black Will always come back again yes he will [Outro] Behind the shades the man in black is behind the shades