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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anderson East
Anderson East
Vocals
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton
Electric Guitar
Dave Cobb
Dave Cobb
Acoustic Guitar
Ben Clark
Ben Clark
Trumpet
Nate Heffron
Nate Heffron
Saxophone
Kristen Rogers
Kristen Rogers
Background Vocals
Brian Allen
Brian Allen
Bass
Chris Powell
Chris Powell
Congas
Philip Towns
Philip Towns
Hammond Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anderson East
Anderson East
Songwriter
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton
Songwriter
Morgane Stapleton
Morgane Stapleton
Songwriter
Dave Cobb
Dave Cobb
Horn Arranger
Ben Clark
Ben Clark
Horn Arranger
Nate Heffron
Nate Heffron
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Dave Cobb
Dave Cobb
Producer
Gena Johson
Gena Johson
Assistant Engineer
Matt Ross-Spang
Matt Ross-Spang
Engineer
Pete Lyman
Pete Lyman
Mastering Engineer
Eddie Spear
Eddie Spear
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Honey, I'm afraid and I know you are, too
But we both been through what we both been through
There's no reason not to cross that line
We all need somebody from time to time
[Verse 2]
And even if your heart can't look my way
Even if our love can't stay together
I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
King for a day
Than a fool forever
Yes, I would
Yes, I would
[Verse 3]
If we take that chance
If we make that leap
Love don't come easy
And it don't come cheap
I'd  spend all my money down to my last dime
For just one minute of your sweet time
[Verse 4]
Even if your heart can't look my way
Even if our love can't stay together
I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
[Verse 5]
You can take my pride for what it's worth
We decided to feel good even if it hurts
[Verse 6]
And even if your heart can't look my way
Even if our love can't stay together
I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
[Verse 7]
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool
Than a fool, oh, forever
[Verse 8]
Rather be king for a day
Rather be king
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Written by: Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton

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