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Parmalee - God Knew Better (Official Lyric Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Fanning
David Fanning
Programming
Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas
Lead Vocals
Barry Knox
Barry Knox
Background Vocals
Josh McSwain
Josh McSwain
Background Vocals
Evan Hutchings
Evan Hutchings
Drums
Kris Donegan
Kris Donegan
Electric Guitar
Todd Lombardo
Todd Lombardo
Acoustic Guitar
Jamie Collazo
Jamie Collazo
Programming
Mark Hill
Mark Hill
Bass
Alex Wright
Alex Wright
Keyboards
Justin Schipper
Justin Schipper
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Fanning
David Fanning
Songwriter
Jamie Collazo
Jamie Collazo
Songwriter
Abram Dean
Abram Dean
Songwriter
Andy Albert
Andy Albert
Songwriter
Parmalee
Parmalee
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
David Fanning
David Fanning
Producer
Jim Cooley
Jim Cooley
Mixing Engineer
Andrew Mendelson
Andrew Mendelson
Mastering Engineer
Drew Bollman
Drew Bollman
Engineer
Trey Keller
Trey Keller
Editing Engineer
Kenneth Samuel
Kenneth Samuel
Editing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I used to tear up the town
Thought I had life figured out
Lookin' at where I am now
I was dead wrong
I'd wake up next to a fifth
Almost as empty as it
So sure I'd never commit
I was headstrong
[PreChorus]
Thought nothin' would settle me down
If the old me could see me now
[Chorus]
Lookin' in your eyes, girl
I never thought He'd let me call you mine, girl
I'm sendin' up a "thank you" to the sky, girl
The best gift ever
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
No one can wreck your plans
No one can change a man
Like He can, here I am, I'm livin' proof
He put me and you together
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
[PostChorus]
(Thought I knew best, but God knew better)
[Verse 2]
I swear you were my saving grace
And wouldn't blame you if you didn't stay
But you did when you didn't have to do it
I gave you every reason, but somehow you loved me through it
[Chorus]
Lookin' in your eyes, girl
I never thought He'd let me call you mine, girl
I'm sendin' up a thank you to the sky, girl
The best gift ever
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
No one can wreck your plans
No one can change a man
Like He can, here I am, I'm livin' proof
He put me and you together
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
[Instrumental]
Thought nothin' would settle me down
If the old me could see me now
[Chorus]
Lookin' in your eyes, girl
I never thought He'd let me call you mine, girl
I'm sendin' up a thank you to the sky, girl
The best gift ever
Thought I knew best but God knew better
No one can wreck your plans
No one can change a man
Like He can, here I am, I'm livin' proof
He put me and you together
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
[Outro]
(God knew better)
Thought I knew best, but God knew better
Written by: Abram Dean, Andy Albert, Barry Knox, David Fanning, David Fanning Ii, Jamie Collazo, Josh McSwain, Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas

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