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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Larry Graham
Bass
Jerry Martini
Saxophone
Freddie Stone
Guitar
Rosie Stone
Keyboards
Greg Errico
Drums
Cynthia Robinson
Trumpet
Sly Stone
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sylvester Stewart
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Irwin
Reissue Producer
Don Puluse
Recording Engineer
Fred Catero
Recording Engineer
Marty Wekser
Editing Engineer
Roy Segal
Recording Engineer
Sly Stone
Producer
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Chorus]
Life, life
Clouds and clowns
You don't have to come down
[Chorus]
Life, life (Woo-ooh, woo-ooh)
Tell it like it is
You don't have to die before you live (Ooh)
[Verse 1]
You might get angry sometimes
But don't let it turn you around
All you gotta do is get your livin' now
[Chorus]
Life, life
Clouds and clowns
You don't have to come down
[Verse 2]
You might be scared of somethin'
Look at Mr. Stewart!
He's the only person he has to fear
He'd only let himself get near
[Verse 3]
He don't trust nobody
If he'd stop bein' so shady
He could have a nice young lady
[Bridge]
Life, life
Tell it like it is
You don't have to die before you live
[Verse 4]
You're gonna be sad sometimes
You might wake up and find your pet is gone
But maybe he's tired of bein' alone
[Verse 5]
Dog gets hip, it has to go
If you're lovin' you can't be sad no mo'
[Chorus]
Life, life
Clouds and clowns
You don't have to come down
[Chorus]
Life, life (Woo-ooh, woo-ooh)
Tell it like it is
You don't have to die before you live
Written by: Sylvester Stewart