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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Barrie Jenkins
Barrie Jenkins
Drums
Bryan Chandler
Bryan Chandler
Bass
Dave Rowberry
Dave Rowberry
Piano
Eric Burdon
Eric Burdon
Lead Vocals
Hilton Valentine
Hilton Valentine
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gerry Goffin
Gerry Goffin
Songwriter
Carole King
Carole King
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Adam Ayan
Adam Ayan
Mastering Engineer
Seth Foster
Seth Foster
Transfer Engineer
Teri Landi
Teri Landi
Transfer Engineer
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
Producer
Val Valentin
Val Valentin
Engineer

Lyrics

When you complain, and criticize
I feel I'm nothing in your eyes
It makes me feel like giving up
Because my best just ain't good enough
Girl I want to provide for you
And do all the things you want me to
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
I'm begin' you darlin'
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Sacrifices how we make
I'm ready to give, as well as take
One thing I need is your respect
One thing I can't take is your neglect
More than anything I need your love
Then troubles are easy to rise above
Oh, oh no
Don't bring me down
Oh no, no, no
Oh, oh no
Don't bring me down
You complain, and criticize
I feel I'm nothing in your eyes
It makes me feel like giving up
Because my best just ain't good enough
Girl I want to provide for you
And do all the things you want me to
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
No, no, no, no, no
I'm Beggin'
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Oh baby, baby
Don't hurt me
(I need you)
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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