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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gregg Allman
Vocals
Berry Oakley
Bass
Butch Trucks
Drums
Chuck Leavell
Piano
Jaimoe
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gregg Allman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Allman Brothers Band
Producer
johnny sandlin
Producer
Buddy Thornton
Engineer
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Ovie Sparks
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Can you tell me, tell me friend
Just exactly where I've been?
Is that so much to ask?
I'll pay you back no matter what the task
You seem really sure 'bout something I don't know
Take that load off, looks like your chest's about to go
Your wasted words
Already been heard
Are you really God
Yes or no?
[Verse 2]
Well, all day
And half the night
You're walking round looking such a fright
God, is it me
Or is it you?
I'd make a wager and I'd hope to lose
Time's gone, looks like Rome 'bout to fall
Surely gonna fall
Next time take the elevator, please don't crawl
Your wasted words
So absurd
Are you really Satan
Yes or no?
Tell me now baby?
Woo hoo
Baby, it's like that
[Verse 3]
Well I ain't no saint, and you sure as hell ain't no savior
Every other Christmas I would practice good behavior
That was then, this is now
Don't ask me to be mister clean, baby I don't know how
Ring my phone 'bout ten more times, we will see
Find that broke down line and let it be
Your wasted words
Will never be heard
Go on home and watch it on TV
[Verse 4]
Weekday soap box speciality
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout now
By the way, this song's for you, sincerely me
Written by: Gregg Allman