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Leonard Cohen - Be for Real (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Vocals
Steve Lindsey
Steve Lindsey
Organ
Bob Metzger
Bob Metzger
Pedal Steel Guitar
Freddie Washington
Freddie Washington
Bass
Greg Phillinganes
Greg Phillinganes
Piano
Jacquelyn Gouche-Farris
Jacquelyn Gouche-Farris
Background Vocals
James Gadson
James Gadson
Drums
Lenny Castro
Lenny Castro
Percussion
Paul Jackson Jr.
Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar
Tony Warren
Tony Warren
Background Vocals
Valerie Pinkston-Mayo
Valerie Pinkston-Mayo
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frederick Knight
Frederick Knight
Composer
Steve Lindsey
Steve Lindsey
Arranger
David Campbell
David Campbell
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Lindsey
Steve Lindsey
Producer
Eric Anest
Eric Anest
Engineer
Leanne Ungar
Leanne Ungar
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Are you back in my life to stay
Or is it just for today?
Oh, that you're gonna need me?
If it's a thrill you're looking for
Honey, I'm flexible, oh yeah
Just be for real, won't you, baby?
Be for real, oh baby
You see I, I don't want
To be hurt by love again
So you see, I'm not naive
I just would like to believe
Ah, what you tell me
So don't give me the world today
And tomorrow take it away
Don't do that to me, darling
Just be for real, won't you, baby?
Be for real, oh baby
You see I, I don't want
To be hurt by love again
Been hurt so many times
You see I, I don't want
To be hurt by love again
I don't give a damn about the truth, baby
Except for the naked truth, oh yeah
Just be for real, won't you, baby?
Be for real, won't you, baby?
You see I, I don't want
To be hurt by love again
No, no, no, no
It's just that I, I don't want
To be hurt by love again
Thanks for the song Mr. Knight
Written by: Frederick Knight

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