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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Performer
The Sweet Inspirations
The Sweet Inspirations
Vocals
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Vocals
Kathy Westmoreland
Kathy Westmoreland
Vocals
Sherrill Nielsen
Sherrill Nielsen
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Felton Jarvis
Felton Jarvis
Producer
Bill Harris
Bill Harris
Engineer
Doug Nielson
Doug Nielson
Engineer
Chick Crumpacker
Chick Crumpacker
Mastering Engineer
Dick Baxter
Dick Baxter
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

In the early morning rain
With a dollar in my hand
And an aching in my heart
And my pockets full of sand
I'm a long way from home
And I miss my loved one so
In the early morning rain
With no place to go
Out on runway number nine
Big 707 set to go
Well I'm out here on the grass
Where the pavement never grows
Can you jump a jet plane?
(Can't jump a plane)
Like you can a freight train
(Like a freight train)
So I best be on my way (Ooh)
In the early morning rain
So I best be on my way
In the early morning rain
Thank you very much
Thank you John
Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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