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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Clyde McPhatter
Clyde McPhatter
Vocals
Ray Ellis
Ray Ellis
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Danny C. Small
Danny C. Small
Songwriter
Ray Ellis
Ray Ellis
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun
Producer
Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I awakened, this morning
I was filled with, despair
All my dreams turned to ashes, and gone
As I looked, at my life
It was barren and bare
[Verse 2]
Without love, I had nothing, at all
Without love, I had nothing
Without love, I had nothing, at all
[Verse 3]
I have conquered, the world
But nothing did I have
Without love, I had nothing, at all
[Verse 4]
Once I had a sweetheart
Who loved, only me
There was nothing, that she
Would not give
I was blind to her goodness
And I could not see
That a heart without love cannot live
[Verse 5]
Without love, I had nothing
Without love, I had nothing, at all
Yes, I've conquered the world
But nothing did I have
Without love, I had nothing, at all
Written by: Danny C. Small

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