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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dinah Washington
Dinah Washington
Vocals
Louisa Fuller
Louisa Fuller
Violin
Lorenz Dangel
Lorenz Dangel
Performer
Natalia Bonner
Natalia Bonner
Violin
John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe
Viola
Philip Sheppard
Philip Sheppard
Cello
Chris Worsey
Chris Worsey
Cello
Max Richter
Max Richter
Synth Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Clyde Otis
Clyde Otis
Songwriter
Max Richter
Max Richter
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Mixing Engineer
Max Richter
Max Richter
Producer
Philip Bagenal
Philip Bagenal
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
This bitter Earth
Well, what a fruit it bears
This bitter Earth
[Verse 2]
And if my life is like the dust
Ooh, that hides the glow of a rose
What good am I? Heaven only knows
[Verse 3]
Lord, this bitter Earth
Yes, can be so cold
Today, you are young
Too soon, you're old
[Verse 4]
But while a voice within me cries
I'm sure someone may answer my call
And this bitter Earth
Ooh, may not
Oh, be so bitter after all
[Verse 5]
This bitter Earth
Lord, this bitter Earth
What good is love
Mmm, that no one shares?
[Verse 6]
And if my life is like the dust
Ooh, that hides the glow of a rose
What good am I?
(What good am I?)
Heaven only knows
Written by: Clyde Otis, Max Richter

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