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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Lead Vocals
Keith Richards
Keith Richards
Background Vocals
Brian Jones
Brian Jones
Rhythm Guitar
Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Songwriter
Keith Richards
Keith Richards
Songwriter
The Rolling Stones
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Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Andrew Loog Oldham
Andrew Loog Oldham
Producer
Glyn Johns
Glyn Johns
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow?
Have you had another, baby, standing in the shadow?
I'm glad I opened your eyes
The have-nots would have tried to freeze you in ice
[Verse 2]
Have you seen your brother, baby, standing in the shadow?
Have you had another, baby, standing in the shadow?
Well, I was just passing the time
I'm all alone, won't you give all your sympathy to mine?
[Bridge]
Tell me a story about how you adore me
Live in the shadow
See through the shadow
Glimpse through the shadow
Tear at the shadow
Hate the shadow
Love the shadow life
[Verse 3]
Have you seen your lover, baby, standing in the shadow?
Has he had another, baby, standing in the shadow?
Just where have you been all your life?
Talking about all the people who will try anything twice
[Verse 4]
Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadow?
Has she had another, baby, standing in the shadow?
Well, you take your choice at the time
The brave old world or a slide to the depths of decline
Oh decline
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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