Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anita Baker
Lead Vocals
Joe Mardin
Keyboards
Weldon Parks
Guitar
Greg Phillinganes
Piano
Paul Peterson
Rhythm Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dawn Thomas
Songwriter
Joe Mardin
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Anita Baker
Executive Producer
Michael O'Reilly
Additional Engineer
Andy Grassi
Assistant Engineer
Carl Glenville
Assistant Engineer
Chris Albert
Assistant Engineer
David Kutch
Assistant Engineer
Earl Cohen
Assistant Engineer
Ian Craigie
Assistant Engineer
John Hendrickson
Assistant Engineer
Gerard Smerek
Engineer
Randy Poole
Engineer
Doug Sax
Mastering Engineer
Al Schmitt
Mixing Engineer
Tommy LiPuma
Producer
George Duke
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
For a little while, we know what heartache is
And we feel the pain the world can sometimes bring
For a little while, we cry in the night without a single song to sing
But one day all will change, there'll be no more stormy rain
Then at last, we will rest forever more
[Verse 2]
So if you're in the valley (If you're in the valley now)
And life is so unkind (Life is so unkind)
And if your tears keep falling (If your tears keep falling)
From your tired eyes (From your eyes)
[Verse 3]
Your burden seems so heavy (Your burden seems so heavy now)
And it's hard to smile (So hard to smile)
You must remember (You better remember)
It's only for a while
[Verse 4]
For a little while, well, you lose someone you love
And you miss the time together that you shared
For a little while, you feel all alone and scared
With no one there to hold, oh, the nights get long and cold
But it won't last, it will pass in time
[Verse 5]
So if you're in the valley (If you're in the valley now)
And life is so unkind (Life is so unkind)
And if your tears keep falling (If your tears keep falling)
From your tired eyes (Close your eyes)
[Verse 6]
Your burden seems so heavy (Your burden seems so heavy now)
And it's hard to smile (So hard to smile)
Oh, you gotta remember (You better remember)
It's only for a while
[Verse 7]
Oh, you better remember, you better remember
It's only for a while
Oh, oh, yes remember
It's only for a while
[Verse 8]
Ooh
Written by: Dawn Thomas