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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Lead Vocals
Andy Fairweather Low
Andy Fairweather Low
Mandolin
Chuck Leavell
Chuck Leavell
Harmonium
Katie Kissoon
Katie Kissoon
Background Vocals
Nathan East
Nathan East
Background Vocals
Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper
Percussion
Steve Ferrone
Steve Ferrone
Drums
Tessa Niles
Tessa Niles
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Russ Titelman
Russ Titelman
Producer
Victor Deyglio
Victor Deyglio
Assistant Engineer
Steve Boyer
Steve Boyer
Mixing Engineer
James Barton
James Barton
Live Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sailin' down behind the sun
Waitin' for my prince to come
Prayin' for the healin' rain
To restore my soul again
[Verse 2]
Just a toe-rag on the run
How did I get here? What have I done?
When will all my hopes arise?
How will I know him when I look in my father's eyes?
[Verse 3]
Then the light begins to shine
I hear those ancient lullabies
And as I watch this seedling grow
Feel my heart start to overflow
[Verse 4]
Where do I learn the words to say?
How do I teach him?
What do we play?
Bit by bit I've realized
That's when I need them
That's when I need my father's eyes
[Verse 5]
Were you really so far away?
Were you really so far away?
Were you really so far away?
Were you really so far away?
[Verse 6]
Then the jagged edge appears
Through the distant clouds of tears
I'm like a bridge that is washed away
My foundations were made of clay
[Verse 7]
As my soul slides down to die
How could I lose him? What did I try?
Bit by bit I've recognized
He was here with me
I looked into my father's eyes
[Verse 8]
As my soul slides down to die
How could I lose him? What did I try?
Bit by bit I've recognized
He was here with me
I looked into my father's eyes
Written by: Clapton, Eric

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