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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Al Jarreau
Vocals
Dale Oehler
Conductor
Willie Weeks
Bass
Joe Correro
Drums
Tom Canning
Electric Piano
Larry Carlton
Guitar
Joe Sample
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elton John
Composer
Bernie Taupin
Lyrics
Al Jarreau
Vocal Arranger
Dale Oehler
String Arranger
Marcus Miller
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Don Henderson
Assistant Engineer
Linda Tyler
Assistant Engineer
Doug Sax
Mastering Engineer
Al Schmitt
Producer
Tommy LiPuma
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It's a little bit funny, this feelin' inside
But I'm not one of those who can easily hide
Oh, I, well, I don't have much money, but boy, if I did
You know, I'd buy a big house where we both could live
[Verse 2]
If I were a sculptor, but then again, no
Or a man, sittin', makin' potions in a travelin' show
Oh, I, well I know it's not much, but girl, it's the best I can do
My gift is my song, and this one here's for you, ooh, just for you
[Verse 3]
And you can tell everybody that this is your song
Oh, it may be quite simple, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world, yes, girl
[Verse 4]
I sat on the rooftop, and yes, I did, and then I kicked off the moss
But a few, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote, wrote down this song
You see, it's for people like you that, well, that keep it turned on
[Verse 5]
So please excuse my forgettin', but these things I do
Well, you see, girl, I've forgotten, if they're green or if they're blue
Oh, well, anyway, you know the thing is, honey, what I really mean
And God knows that, well, that your's are the sweetest eyes
I believe that I have ever seen, oh
[Verse 6]
And you can tell everybody that, that this is your song, yes, you can
Oh, it may be quite simple but, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
[Verse 7]
Let me sing the line one more time, girl
I hope you don't mind, hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is, baby, while you are in my world
[Verse 8]
If I sit you on the dock of the bay, watchin' the tide goin' away
I'll be thinkin' of you, love
Sweet memories to you
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John