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Elton John - Shine On Through (The Complete Thom Bell Sessions) 1979
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elton John
Elton John
Vocals
Thomas Bell
Thomas Bell
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paolo NoiseLeRoy Bell
Paolo NoiseLeRoy Bell
Songwriter
Casey James
Casey James
Songwriter
Thomas Bell
Thomas Bell
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Elton John
Elton John
Mixing Engineer
Thomas Bell
Thomas Bell
Producer
Clive Franks
Clive Franks
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Baby, so they give you anything
Darling, all the joy money can bring
Baby, do they bring you happiness
Darling, you're no different from the rest
[Verse 2]
Can't you see that it's love you really need?
Take my hand and I'll show you what a love could be
Before it's too late
[Verse 3]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't want you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 4]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't need you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 5]
Baby, fancy friends showing you a smile
Darling, rich relations for a while
Baby, I can only give you love
Darling, this old heart should be enough
[Verse 6]
All I need is a chance to make you mine
Let me in, oh, I'll change the way you feel inside
Before it's too late
[Verse 7]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't want you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 8]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't need you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 9]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't want you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 10]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't need you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 11]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't want you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 12]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't need you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 13]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't want you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
[Verse 14]
Mama don't want you
Daddy don't need you
Give it up, baby, baby
Mama can't buy you love
Written by: Casey James, Leroy Bell

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