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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Genesis
Genesis
Performer
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Bass Guitar
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Drums
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Songwriter
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Genesis
Genesis
Producer
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Producer
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Producer
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
Producer
Tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Tony Cousins
Tony Cousins
Mastering Engineer
Hugh Padgham
Hugh Padgham
Mixing Engineer
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
Mixing Engineer
Geoff Callingham
Geoff Callingham
Recording Technician

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Found that man reported missing
He wandered in his home
It don't seem too bad if you consider
Just what he's been through
[Verse 2]
It seems he met up with a gang of thieves
Who mistook him for a man of means
They locked him up then found he had no money
So they let him go again
Now he's back at home and happy
Just to see the kids
[Verse 3]
I wish that I could really tell you
All the things that happened to me
And all that I have seen
A world full of people, their hearts full of joy
Cities of light, with no fear of war
And thousands of creatures with happier lives
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to hide
[Verse 4]
Oh, keep it dark
[Verse 5]
It seems strange to have to lie
About a world so bright
And tell instead a made up story
From the world of night
[Verse 6]
I wish that I could really tell you
All the things that happened to me
And all that I have seen
A world full of people, their hearts full of joy
Cities of light, with no fear of war
And thousands of creatures with happier lives
And dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie
No need to hate
No need to hide
[Verse 7]
Oh, keep it dark
Written by: Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks
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