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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Guitar
Jim Cox
Jim Cox
Piano
Glenn Worf
Glenn Worf
Bass Guitar
Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas
Drums
Danny Cummings
Danny Cummings
Percussion
Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh
Trumpet
Imelda May
Imelda May
Background Vocals
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Producer
Guy Fletcher
Guy Fletcher
Producer
Martin Hollis
Martin Hollis
Assistant Engineer
Rowan McIntosh
Rowan McIntosh
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Andy Cook
Andy Cook
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Jason Elliot
Jason Elliot
Assistant Recording Engineer
Poppy Kavanagh
Poppy Kavanagh
Assistant Recording Engineer
Josh Tyrrell
Josh Tyrrell
Assistant Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
People say "Where have you been?"
Or "Where did you go?"
I'm a slow learner
I do everything slow
[Verse 2]
It's my way, has to be true
The world goes by me fast
But where you're concerned
I like good things to last
Where's the point in worrying
If we should start a little late
Where's the point in hurryin'?
When waitin' feels so great
[Verse 3]
I'm a slow burner
My last train left a while ago
I'm a slow learner
I do everything slow
[Verse 4]
So, where's the point in worryin'?
If we should start a little late
And where's the point in hurryin'?
When waitin' feels so great
[Verse 5]
I'm a slow burner
My last train left a while ago
I'm a slow learner
I do everything slow
[Verse 6]
Yeah, I'm a slow burner
My last train left a while ago
I'm a slow learner
I do everything slow
Written by: Mark Knopfler
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