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THE MARCUS KING BAND - "Rita is Gone" (Live at JITV HQ in Los Angeles, CA) #JAMINTHEVAN
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Marcus King
Marcus King
Performer
Kofi Burbridge
Kofi Burbridge
Flute
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Marcus King
Marcus King
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
She was surrounded while she was alone
When did my house become less of a home?
She was so tired
But her eyes remained opened
So much to see
But her words remained unspoken
Weep not for me
For my mind want holdin' no peace
Rita carried so much weight
Nobody knew till it was too late
[Verse 2]
Rita is gone
She ain't coming back in your lifetime
She's gone
She won't wait for you in your next life
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
[Verse 3]
Said I'm loneliest when I'm with you
At my best when I'm alone
But I need someone here beside me, baby
Please don't stay gone too long
'Cause your love continues to help me, baby
This hearts been breaking slowly
But this loneliness can kill me faster
Find it in yourself to stay
[Verse 4]
Rita is gone
She ain't coming back in your lifetime
She's gone
She won't wait for you in your next life
Lord, she's gone
She ain't coming back in your lifetime
She's gone
She won't wait for you in your next life
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
[Verse 5]
Rita is gone
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
Rita is gone
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
Rita is gone
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
Rita is gone
Gone, gone, gone, she's gone
Written by: Marcus King

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