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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Carole King
Vocals
John Fischback
Synthesizer
Joel O'Brien
Drums
Abigale Haness
Background Vocals
Delores Hall
Background Vocals
James Taylor
Acoustic Guitar
Danny Kortchmar
Electric Guitar
Ralph Schuckett
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carole King
Songwriter
Gerry Goffin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Fischback
Producer
Gerry Goffin
Mixing Engineer
Andrew Berliner
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I think I'm goin' back
To the things I learned so well in my youth
I think I'm returning to
The days when I was young enough
To know the truth
[Verse 2]
Now there are no games to only pass the time
No more electric trains, no more trees to climb
Thinking young and growing older is no sin
And I can play the game of life to win
[Verse 3]
I can recall a time when
I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend
And now I think I've got
A lot more than just my toys to lend
[Verse 4]
Now there's more to do than watch my sailboat glide
And every day can be my magic carpet ride
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I'm goin' back
[Verse 5]
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I'm goin' back
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin