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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper
Electric Guitar
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams
Performer
Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood
Performer
Jon Tiven
Jon Tiven
Hammond Organ
Keb' Mo'
Keb' Mo'
Background Vocals
Dylan LeBlanc
Dylan LeBlanc
Background Vocals
David Hood
David Hood
Bass Guitar
Steve Jordan
Steve Jordan
Drums
Steve Ferrone
Steve Ferrone
Drums
Spooner Oldham
Spooner Oldham
Organ
Neal Sugarman
Neal Sugarman
Tenor Saxophone
Leroy Parnell
Leroy Parnell
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lowman Pauling
Lowman Pauling
Songwriter
Ralph Bass
Ralph Bass
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper
Producer
Jon Tiven
Jon Tiven
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
This is dedicated to the one I love
[Verse 2]
While I'm far away from you, my baby
I know it's hard for you, my baby
Because it's hard for me, my baby
And the darkest hour is just before dawn
[Verse 3]
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love
[Verse 4]
Life can never be exactly like we want it to be
I can be satisfied just knowing that you love me
There's one thing I want you to do
Especially for me
And it's something that everybody needs
[Verse 5]
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love
[Verse 6]
Life can never be exactly like we want it to be
I can be satisfied just knowing that you love me
But there's one thing I want you to do
Especially for me
And it's something that everybody needs
[Verse 7]
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love
[Verse 8]
This is dedicated to the one I love
Written by: Lowman Pauling, Ralph Bass

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