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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Supersonics
The Supersonics
Performer
The Flames
The Flames
Performer
Tommy McCook
Tommy McCook
Vocals
Alton Neamiah Ellis
Alton Neamiah Ellis
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alton Ellis
Alton Ellis
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Arthur "Duke" Reid
Arthur "Duke" Reid
Producer

Lyrics

Birds follow spring
While the sun follows the rainbow
Now, why some people sing
When others bow their heads in sorrow
But oh, why some trees grow so tall
While other trees, they so small
Why is yesterday like today, it follows tomorrow
Why haven't I had the same quest in love, love
But oh, why some trees grow so tall
While other trees, they stay small
I've answer question one man can give
Why other trees, they stay small
Why is yesterday like today, it follows tomorrow
Oh-oh-oh, hear me say
Written by: Alton Ellis

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