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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain
Vocals
Krist Novoselic
Krist Novoselic
Acoustic Bass Guitar
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl
Drums
Pat Smear
Pat Smear
Acoustic Guitar
Lori Goldston
Lori Goldston
Cello
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Bowie
David Bowie
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Nirvana
Nirvana
Producer
Scott Litt
Scott Litt
Producer
Stephen Marcussen
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We passed upon the stairs
We spoke of was and when
Although I wasn't there
He said I was his friend
Which came as a surprise
I spoke into his eyes
"I thought you died alone, a long, long time ago"
[Chorus]
Oh no, not me
We never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
[Verse 2]
I laughed and shook his hand
And made my way back home
I searched for form and land
For years and years, I roamed
I gazed a gazeless stare
We walked a million hills
I must have died alone
A long, long time ago
[Chorus]
Who knows? Not me
I never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
[Chorus]
Who knows? Not me
We never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
Written by: David Bowie

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