Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Leonard Cohen
Vocals
Adam Cohen
Nylon-String Guitar
Rob Humphreys
Drums
Michael Chaves
Bass Guitar
Zac Rae
Keyboards
Bill Bottrell
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Leonard Cohen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Adam Cohen
Producer
Michael Chaves
Recording Engineer
Zac Rae
Recording Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer
Bill Bottrell
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm leaving the table
I'm out of the game
I don't know the people
In your picture frame
If I ever loved you
Oh no, no, it's a crying shame
If I ever loved you
If I knew your name
[Verse 2]
You don't need a lawyer
I'm not making a claim
You don't need to surrender
I'm not taking aim
I don't need a lover, no, no, no
The wretched beast is tame
I don't need a lover
So blow out the flame
[Verse 3]
There's nobody missing
There is no reward
Little by little
We're cutting the cord
We're spending the treasure
Oh no, no, that love cannot afford
I know you can feel it
The sweetness restored
[Verse 4]
I don't need a reason
For what I became
I've got these excuses
They're tired and lame
I don't need a pardon
No, no, no, no, no
There's no one left to blame
I'm leaving the table
I'm outta the game
I'm leaving the table
I'm outta the game
Written by: Leonard Cohen