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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eagles
Eagles
Performer
Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh
Guitar
John Coury
John Coury
Background Vocals
Steuart Smith
Steuart Smith
Guitar
Will Hollis
Will Hollis
Keyboards
Timothy B. Schmit
Timothy B. Schmit
Vocals
Don Henley
Don Henley
Vocals
Scott Crago
Scott Crago
Drums
Deacon Frey
Deacon Frey
Guitar
Vince Gill
Vince Gill
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
De Vorzon Barry
De Vorzon Barry
Songwriter
Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Don Henley
Don Henley
Producer
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Somewhere out on that horizon
Out beyond the neon lights
I know there must be something better
But there's nowhere else in sight
It's survival in the city, children
When you live from day to day
City streets don't have much pity, no
When you're down, that's where you'll stay
[Chorus]
In the city
[Instrumental]
In the city
[Instrumental]
I was born here in the city
With my back against the wall
Nothing grows and life ain't very pretty
No one's there to catch you when you fall
Somewhere out on that horizon
Far away from the neon sky
I know there must be something better, better
And I can't stay another night
[Chorus]
In the city
[Instrumental]
In the city
[Instrumental]
In the city
[Instrumental]
In the city
Written by: Barry De Vorzon, Joe Walsh

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