What poet/songwriter wrote these words?

Question

Like a bird on the wire Like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free Like a worm on a hook Like a knight from some old-fashioned book I have saved all my ribbons for thee If I have been unkind I hope that you can just let it go by If I have been untrue I hope you know it was never to you

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_on_the_Wire

Answer 2

thanx

Answer 3

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