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PERFORMING ARTISTS
R.E.M.
R.E.M.
Performer
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Guitar
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Vocals
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Bass
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Composer
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Composer
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Songwriter
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joe Boyd
Joe Boyd
Producer
Jerry Boys
Jerry Boys
Engineer
Tony Harris
Tony Harris
Engineer
Barry Clempson
Barry Clempson
Engineer
Jack Skinner
Jack Skinner
Mastering Engineer
Ron McMaster
Ron McMaster
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When the world is a monster
Bad to swallow you whole
Kick the clay that holds those teeth in
Throw your trolls out the door
[Verse 2]
If you're needing inspiration
Philomath is where I go, I go
Lawyer Jeff he knows the lowdown
He's mighty bad to visit home, oh
Ahhh
[Chorus]
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
[Verse 3]
When your hands are feeling empty
Stickheads jumping off the ground, ground
Tris is sure to shirr the deers out
Brother Ray can sing my song, oh
Ahhh
[Chorus]
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
[Bridge]
Hands down
Calechee bound
Landlocked
Kiss the ground
Dirt of seven continents going 'round and 'round
Go on ahead Mr. Citywide
Hypnotized, suit and tied
Gentlemen, testify
[Verse 4]
If your world is a monster
Bad to swallow you whole
Philomath they know the lowdown
Throw your trolls out the door
Ahhh
[Chorus]
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
[Chorus]
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Can't get there from here
(I've been there, I know the way)
Yeah!
[Outro]
Thank you, Ray
Written by: Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck

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