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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Lennon
Vocals
Jim Keltner
Drums
Jesse Ed Davis
Guitar
Eddie Mottau
Acoustic Guitar
K. Ascher
Conductor
Nicky Hopkins
Piano
Mel Torment
Piano
Klaus Voormann
Bass
Arthur Jenkins
Percussion
Howard Johnson
Baritone Saxophone
Bobby Keys
Horn
Frank Vicari
Horn
Steve Madaio
Horn
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Lennon
Songwriter
K. Ascher
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Lennon
Producer
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Tom Rabstnek
Mastering Engineer
Jimmy Iovine
Overdub Engineer
Roy Cicala
Mixing Engineer
Shelly Yakus
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
I'm scared, so scared
I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
As the years roll away
And the price that I paid
And the straws slip away
[Verse 2]
You don't have to suffer
It is what it is
No bell, book, or candle
Can get you out of this, oh, no
[Verse 3]
I'm scarred, I'm scarred, I'm scarred
I'm scarred, uh-huh
I'm scarred, I'm scarred, I'm scarred
Every day of my life
I just manage to survive
I just wanna stay alive
[Verse 4]
You don't have to worry
In Heaven or Hell
Just dance to the music
You do it so well, well, well
[Verse 5]
Hatred and jealousy, gonna be the death of me
I guess I knew it right from the start
Sing out about love and peace
Don't wanna see the red, raw meat
The green-eyed got 'em straight from your heart
[Verse 6]
I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired
Of bein' so alone
No place to call my own
Like a rollin' stone
[Verse 7]
Spare me, babe
(Yeah) Woo
Ah, yeah
Ow
Written by: John Lennon