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Gerry Rafferty - Waiting for the Day (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty
Background Vocals
Gary Taylor
Gary Taylor
Bass Guitar
Henry Spinetti
Henry Spinetti
Drums
Graham Preskett
Graham Preskett
Fiddle
Andy Fairweather Low
Andy Fairweather Low
Rhythm Guitar
Hugh Burns
Hugh Burns
Guitar
Tommy Eyre
Tommy Eyre
Organ
Glen Lefleur
Glen Lefleur
Congas
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty
Songwriter
Tommy Eyre
Tommy Eyre
Brass Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gerry Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty
Producer
Hugh Murphy
Hugh Murphy
Producer
Barry Hammond
Barry Hammond
Recording Engineer
Declan O'Doherty
Declan O'Doherty
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Well here I am, back in town
Just as the night is comin' down
Warm wind blowin' through the trees
I watch them swing, I watch them sway
Lie here waiting for the day
Sleep won't come, I need a drink
Stop my head, don't wanna think
Wishing I could be with you
But I know you're so far away
And I'm here waiting for the day
Water of life pour your light down on me
Take me out of this darkness, sweet star of the sea
Water so sweet you can open my eyes
You can bring down the rain on this desert so dry
Out on the street, shadows fall
Silence speaks, I hear it call
City of the living dead
Count the lights on the motorway
Lie here waiting for the day (alright)
Water of life pour your light down on me
Take me out of this darkness, sweet star of the sea
Water so sweet you can open my eyes
You can bring down the rain on this desert so dry
Yes here I am, back in town
Just as the night is comin' down
Warm wind blowin' through the trees
I watch them swing, I watch them sway
Lie here waiting for the day (alright)
Written by: Gerry Rafferty

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