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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chan Marshall
Chan Marshall
Vocals
Johnathan Kirkscey
Johnathan Kirkscey
Cello
Beth Luscone
Beth Luscone
Viola
Doug Easley
Doug Easley
Pedal Steel Guitar
Jim Spake
Jim Spake
Saxophone
Leroy Hodges
Leroy Hodges
Bass
Rick Steff
Rick Steff
Keyboards
Roy Brewer
Roy Brewer
Violin
Scott Thompson
Scott Thompson
Trumpet
Steve Potts
Steve Potts
Drums
Mabon "Teenie" Hodges
Mabon "Teenie" Hodges
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chan Marshall
Chan Marshall
Songwriter
Harlan T Bobo
Harlan T Bobo
Arranger
Johnathan Kirkscey
Johnathan Kirkscey
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jia Wei Wang
Jia Wei Wang
Producer
Chan Marshall
Chan Marshall
Mixing Engineer
Stuart Sikes
Stuart Sikes
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once I wanted to be the greatest
No wind or waterfall could stop me
And then came the rush of the flood
Stars at night turned you to dust
Melt me down into big black armor
Leave no trace of grace, just in your honor
[Chorus]
Lower me down to culprit south
You can watch the space and time for the lead
And the dregs in my bed been sleeping
Lower me down, pin me in
Secure the grounds for the later parade
[Verse 2]
Once I wanted to be the greatest
Two fists of solid rock
With brains that could explain any feeling
[Chorus]
Lower me down, pin me in
Secure the grounds for the lead
And the dregs in my bed been sleeping in
For the later parade
[Verse 3]
Once I wanted to be the greatest
No wind or waterfall could stop me
And then came the rush of the flood
Stars at night turned you to dust
Written by: Chan Marshall

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