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Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown
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Brook Benton
Brook Benton
Songwriter
Clyde Otis
Clyde Otis
Songwriter
Belford Hendricks
Belford Hendricks
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Looking back over my life
I can see where I caused you strife
And I know, yes I know
I'd never make that same mistake again
Looking back over my deeds
I can see signs a wise man heeds
And if I just had a chance
I know I'd never make that same mistake again
Once my cup was overflowing
But I gave nothing in return
Now I can't begin to tell you
What a lesson I have learned
Looking back over the slate
I can see love turned to hate
And I know, yes I know
That I'd never make that same mistake again
Looking back over the slate
I can see love turned to hate
And if I just had a chance
I know I'd never make that same mistake again
I'd never make that same mistake again
I'd never make that same mistake again
Oh I'd never make that same mistake again…
Written by: Belford Hendricks, Brook Benton, Clyde Otis

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