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Paul Simon - Peace Like a River (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Vocals
Victor Montañez
Victor Montañez
Drums
Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Songwriter
Horatio Spafford
Horatio Spafford
Writer
Paul Philip Bliss
Paul Philip Bliss
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Producer
Roy Halee
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Producer
George Horn
George Horn
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Ah, peace like a river ran through the city
Long past the midnight curfew we sat starry-eyed
Oh, oh, we were satisfied
[Verse 2]
Ah, and I remember misinformation followed us
Like a plague
Nobody knew from time to time if the plans would change
Oh, oh, oh
If the plans would change
[Bridge]
You can beat us with wires
You can beat us with chains
You can run out your rules
But you know you can't outrun the history train
I've seen a glorious day
[Verse 3]
Ah, four in the morning, I woke up from out of my dreams
Nowhere to go but back to sleep but I'm reconciled
Oh, oh, oh
I'm gonna be up for a while
Oh, oh, oh
I'm gonna be up for a while
Oh, oh, oh
I'm gonna be up for a while
Written by: Paul Simon

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