May I walk beside your shadow, softly
Bless the ground you walk upon so easy
Innocence, come to me
Squandered in anarchy

Can I drain your body of its fever
Turn my cheek while you are weak and starvin'
We all know who you are
What you've become, you're a star

Sweet dreams, you don't want to change
By means at your own hands
Remote and isolated
Breathe out all that you see

May I walk beside your shadow, easy


[original demo version includes the following 3 last lines which are edited to form the last line of the 2025 reissue version]
Innocence, come to me and be your belief and see

May I walk beside your shadow, softly
Bless the ground you walk upon so easy

Late 1998 - Sadlands (Billy's house)

Machina/the machines of God   (buy )

Machina Acoustic Demos

Billy Corgan

Machina-era solo/acoustic demo. Also appears on the Machina 2025 reissue (although the last 3 lines are cut & edited to form 1 line).