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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Keyboards
Carter Beauford
Carter Beauford
Drums
Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews
Acoustic Guitar
Leroi Moore
Leroi Moore
Tenor Saxophone
Stefan Lessard
Stefan Lessard
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Songwriter
Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard
Producer
Karl Derfler
Karl Derfler
Recording Engineer
Scott Campbell
Scott Campbell
Additional Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge
Mixing Engineer
Matt Silva
Matt Silva
Assistant Mixing Engineer
John Nelson
John Nelson
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I call you up, you pick up
You call my bluff, on the cards of love
You hold too close your hands to your chest
I can't read your eyes, but I confess
It's lonely far from you
Even when you're right by me
It's only why I wait for you
To take my hand
[Verse 2]
Why do I beg like a child for your candy?
Why do I come after you like I do? I love you
Whatever you are, I swear
You'll be my angel
You
[Verse 3]
I play my cards best I can
But I lose my luck when you're not here
My darling heart, won't you please give in
I may be strong but I want you back again
When you're not here love, it's hard to pretend
It's all alright again
When you're not here, love, it's hard to pretend
It's all alright, still
[Verse 4]
Why do I beg like a child for your candy?
Why do I run after you like I do? I love you
Whatever you are, I swear
You'll be my angel
You
[Verse 5]
Watch the deck, count your cards
Makes no sense, that I'm always losing
When you're gone
[Verse 6]
Why do I beg like a child for your candy?
Why do I run after you like I do? I love you
Whatever you are, I swear
You'll be my angel
You
[Verse 7]
When you're gone
Written by: Dave Matthews, Glen Ballard

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