Sanctuary

"Sanctuary" is the second single by Iron Maiden. It was written by bassist Steve Harris, guitarist Dave Murray and vocalist Paul Di'Anno and was released as a single in May 23rd, 1980.

7" UK Single

 * 1) "Sanctuary"
 * 2) "Drifter" (Live at the Marquee, London, England, April 3rd, 1980)
 * 3) "I've Got the Fire" (Montrose cover) (Live at the Marquee, London, England, April 3rd, 1980)

12" Dutch Single

 * 1) "Sanctuary"
 * 2) "Prowler"
 * 3) "Drifter" (Live at the Marquee, London, England, April 3rd, 1980)
 * 4) "I've Got the Fire" (Montrose cover) (Live at the Marquee, London, England, April 3rd, 1980)

Lyrics
Out of winter came a warhorse of steel I've never killed a woman before I know how it feels I know you'd have gone insane If you saw what I saw But now I've got to look for Sanctuary from the law

I met up with a stranger last night To keep me alive He spends all his money on gambling And guns to survive I know you'd have gone insane If you saw what I saw But now I've got to look for Sanctuary from the law, oh

So give me sanctuary from the law And I'll be alright Just give me sanctuary from the law And love me tonight, tonight

I know you'd have gone insane If you saw what I saw But now I've got to look for Sanctuary from the law

Well I can laugh at the wind (ha ha ha) I can howl in the rain (ow) Down in the canyon Or out on the plains

I know you'd have gone insane If you saw what I saw But now I've got to look for Sanctuary from the law

So give me sanctuary from the law And I'll be alright So give me sanctuary from the law And love me tonight, tonight Love me tonight

Length

 * Single version: 3:14

Personnel

 * Paul Di'Anno - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Dennis Stratton - guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Clive Burr - drums