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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross
Lead Vocals
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian
Piano
Rob Meurer
Rob Meurer
Synthesizer
Don Henley
Don Henley
Background Vocals
JD Souther
JD Souther
Background Vocals
Andy Salmon
Andy Salmon
Bass Guitar
Tommy Taylor
Tommy Taylor
Drums
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Electric Guitar
V. Feldman
V. Feldman
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross
Songwriter
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian
Arranger
Rob Meurer
Rob Meurer
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian
Producer
Chet Himes
Chet Himes
Recording Engineer
Bobby Hata
Bobby Hata
Mastering Engineer
Stuart Gitlin
Stuart Gitlin
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Is it yours? Is it mine?
I was never the kind who could draw the line
Are you free? Unforgiven?
Is this the kind of world you could live in?
[Chorus]
But it's alright, the light is on
The darkness has run to hide
It's alright, the light is on
But the darkness is just outside
[Verse 2]
Outside your window, beating down
Making the sound of the rain
Drive you crazy, make you lazy
You know it's only the rain
[Chorus]
But it's alright, the light is on
The darkness has run to hide
It's alright, the light is on
But the darkness is just outside
[Verse 3]
Is it yours? Is it mine?
I was never the kind who could draw the line
Are you free? Unforgiven?
Is this the kind of world you could live in?
[Chorus]
It's alright, the light is on
The darkness has run to hide
It's alright, the light is on
The darkness is just outside
[Outro]
Yeah, but it's alright, the light is on
The darkness has run to hide
It's alright, the light is on
The darkness is just outside
Outside your window
Written by: Christopher Cross

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