While in the streets of all our fears   They reign supreme as orders go   They are the last to have their say   And last to know it doesn't matter how you try   It doesn't matter what you say   They always watch with hollow eyes   To put you down they always find a way to criticise      Chorus I:      The vultures fly high   They circle over us all   The vultures fly high   I'll take your hand if you fall      All those who sheltered in their smile   Are scattered here from yesterday   And if the weak are left behind   They have to pay and though you haven't much to give   You know they take it, yours and mine   Sometimes it looks as though we lose   But then in time the finger points at them   The next in line      Repeat Chorus I      [Instrumental break]      Chorus II:      The vultures fly high   They circle over us all   The lonely sigh   I'll take your hand if you fall      Repeat Chorus II twice