Come now all ye strays of the world There's a place 4 U In Love's kingdom boys and girls that all R welcome 2 Strays of the world Strays of the world Surrender all ye sad of heart Today hold back no tears The past is gone when we can start conquering our fears

Strays of the world Strays of the world Come on in... Fear not all ye lonely ones Love will find us soon Then we'll kiss the rising sun and make love 2 the moon Strays of the world Come on, come on Open the door Come on in...

Originally intended 4 a Broadway musical. Prince would sometimes take meetings with potential collaborators 2 discuss ideas 4 musicals he had. The meetings usually turned the "inspirational well" on and complex introspective songs like this would flow 4th. Micheal B., Sonny T., Tommy B., and Mr. Hayes backed the Artist on this recording. Claire Fischer arranged and conducted the orchestration.