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The Jayhawks - Tailspin (Live on KEXP)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks
Performer
Ethan Johns
Ethan Johns
Acoustic Guitar
Gary Louris
Gary Louris
Electric Guitar
Tim O'Reagan
Tim O'Reagan
Drums
Marc Perlman
Marc Perlman
Bass Guitar
Stephen McCarthy
Stephen McCarthy
Pedal Steel Guitar
Chris Stills
Chris Stills
Vocals
Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet
Vocals
Bernie Leadon
Bernie Leadon
Banjo
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gary Louris
Gary Louris
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ethan Johns
Ethan Johns
Producer
Chris Reynolds
Chris Reynolds
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, they stood prepared as you took the chair
There was no need to satisfy you
I'll be damned though, I held your hand
They felt the need to crucify you
[Verse 2]
You're goin' down, baby, baby
You're goin' down, baby, baby
[Verse 3]
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
[Verse 4]
You're a fragile flower in its final hour
With no chance to taste the waters
Judge declared, "You'll get fifteen years
Join the lonely sons and daughters"
[Verse 5]
You're goin' down, baby, baby
You're goin' down, baby, baby
[Verse 6]
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
[Verse 7]
Smoke and mirrors couldn't hide your tears
Your eyes only betray you
Long trip, you lost your grip
We've all been prayin' for you
[Verse 8]
You're goin' down, baby, baby
You're goin' down, baby, baby
[Verse 9]
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
You're in a tailspin
Runnin' out of your head
In a tailspin, baby
Runnin' out of your head
Written by: Gary Louris

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