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James Cotton Blues Band
James Cotton Blues Band
Performer
Shemekia Copeland
Shemekia Copeland
Vocals
Neal Noel
Neal Noel
Bass Guitar
Per Hanson
Per Hanson
Drums
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Guitar
James Cotton
James Cotton
Harmonica
David Maxwell
David Maxwell
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Cotton
James Cotton
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Stuart Sullivan
Stuart Sullivan
Assistant Recording Engineer
Mike Epstein
Mike Epstein
Assistant Recording Engineer
Kevin Keithly
Kevin Keithly
Assistant Recording Engineer
Randy Labbe
Randy Labbe
Producer
Steve Duncan
Steve Duncan
Recording Engineer
Lincoln Clapp
Lincoln Clapp
Mixing Engineer
Elaine Martone
Elaine Martone
Recording Supervisor
Tom Heimdal
Tom Heimdal
Assistant Producer

Lyrics

How long can a bell ring?
Just as long as it knows its tone (2x's)
I'm here to tell you that's how long
That a fool can go wrong
How long can a bird sing?
Just as long as it knows its song
(spoken): You gotta know your song
How long can a bird sing?
Just as long as it knows its song
See I'm here to tell you that's how long
That a fool can go wrong
I learned my lessons from people
You know in all walks of life (2x's)
I know if a person mistreats you once they're
Bound to misuse you twice
(That's why I said) how long can a bell ring?
Just as long as it knows its song (2x's)
I'm here to tell you that's how long
Written by: J. Cotton

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