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Sturgill Simpson - Make Art Not Friends (Official Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson
Guitar
Chuck Bartels
Chuck Bartels
Bass
Bobby Emmett
Bobby Emmett
Keyboards
Miles Miller
Miles Miller
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sturgill Simpson
Sturgill Simpson
Producer
Chuck Bartels
Chuck Bartels
Co-Producer
Bobby Emmett
Bobby Emmett
Co-Producer
John Hill
John Hill
Co-Producer
Paul "Paco" Cossette
Paul "Paco" Cossette
Mixing Engineer
Daniel Bacigalupi
Daniel Bacigalupi
Mastering Engineer
Pete Lyman
Pete Lyman
Mastering Engineer
Miles Miller
Miles Miller
Co-Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Looking out the window at a world on fire
It's plain to see, the end is near
Seen all the sights, tired of the lights
So you could let me off right here
This town is getting crowded
Truth's been shrouded
I think it's time to change up the sound
Yeah, the wheels keep turning, the flames gettin' higher
Another cycle goes around
[Verse 2]
Face in the mirror, all skin and bones
Bloodshot eyes and a heart of stone
Never again, rather be alone
Think I'm gonna just stay home and make art not friends
[Verse 3]
I love saying no to all the yes men
Just to see the look on their face
Love how everybody knows what's best
But nobody knows their place
Sucker every second, stack 'em up to the sky
For every winner there's a hundred that died
So you get yours and stay outta mine
Here's to the memories, where do I sign?
[Verse 4]
Face in the mirror, all skin and bones
Bloodshot eyes and a heart of stone
Never again, I'd rather be alone
Think I'm gonna just stay home and make art not friends
[Verse 5]
Oh, it's getting hard to find a good friend
So close the door behind you
Before anymore come in
Nobody writes, nobody calls
Nobody bother 'cause I'm over it all
[Verse 6]
Face in the mirror, all skin and bones
Bloodshot eyes and a heart of stone
Never again, I'd rather be alone
Think I'm gonna just stay home and make art not friends
Written by: Sturgill Simpson

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