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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chris Martin
Piano
Guy Berryman
Bass Guitar
Jonny Buckland
Electric Guitar
Will Champion
Drums
Crispin Luke Robinson
Tambourine
Brian Eno
Sound Effects
François Chevallier
Programming
Mike Kezner
Sitar
Davide Rossi
Strings
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Martin
Songwriter
Guy Berryman
Songwriter
Jonny Buckland
Songwriter
Will Champion
Songwriter
Davide Rossi
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
William "Will" Hensley
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Andrew Rugg
Assistant Engineer
Brian Thorn
Assistant Engineer
Daniel Green
Assistant Engineer
Jan Petrov
Recording Engineer
Rik Simpson
Producer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Andy Wallace
Mixing Engineer
Markus Dravs
Producer
Michael H. Brauer
Mixing Engineer
Brian Eno
Producer
Olga Fitzroy
Recording Technician
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When it started, we had high hopes
Now my back's on the line, my back's on the ropes
When it started, we were alright
But night makes a fool of us in the daylight
[Verse 2]
There we were dyin' of frustration
Sayin', "Lord, lead me not into temptation"
But it's not easy when she turns you on
Sin, stay gone
[Chorus]
If you'd only, if you'd only say, "Yes"
Whether you will's anybody's guess
God only, God knows I'm tryin' my best
But I'm just so tired of this loneliness
[Verse 3]
So up they picked me by the big toe
I was held from the rooftop, then they let go
Dizzily screamin', "Let the windows down"
As I crawl to the ground
[Chorus]
If you'd only, if you'd only say, "Yes"
Whether you will's anybody's guess
God only, God knows she won't let me rest
But I'm just so tired of this loneliness
I've become so tired of this loneliness
Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion