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Neil Young - Don't Let It Bring You Down (Live at the BBC)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Neil Young
Neil Young
Vocals
Nils Lofgren
Nils Lofgren
Piano
Ralph Molina
Ralph Molina
Drums
Greg Reeves
Greg Reeves
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Neil Young
Neil Young
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Neil Young
Neil Young
Producer
David Briggs
David Briggs
Producer
KENDALL PACIOS
KENDALL PACIOS
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Old man lying by the side of the road
With the lorries rolling by
Blue moon sinking from the weight of the load
And the buildings scrape the sky
[Verse 2]
Cold wind ripping down the alley at dawn
And the morning paper flies
Dead man lying by the side of the road
With the daylight in his eyes
[Chorus]
Don't let it bring you down
It's only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
[Verse 3]
Blind man running through the light of the night
With an answer in his hand
Come on down to the river of sight
And you can really understand
[Verse 4]
Red lights flashing through the window in the rain
Can you hear the sirens moan?
White cane lying in a gutter in the lane
If you're walking home alone
[Chorus]
Don't let it bring you down
It's only castles burning
Find someone who's turning
And you will come around
[Chorus]
Don't let it bring you down
It's only castles burning
Just find someone who's turning
And you will come around
[Chorus]
Don't let it bring you down
It's only castles burning
Just find someone who's turning
And you will come around
Written by: Neil Young

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