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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bill Withers
Vocals
B. Blackmon
Guitar
Ray Jackson
Piano
James Gadson
Drums
Melvin Dunlap
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bill Withers
Songwriter
Ray Jackson
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Withers
Producer
B. Blackmon
Producer
Ray Jackson
Producer
James Gadson
Producer
Melvin Dunlap
Producer
Bob Hughes
Recording Engineer
PHIL SCHIER
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You can fill up a room with idle conversation
You can stir up a whole darn nation with your mouth
But before you start to show your indignation about a situation
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
[Verse 2]
You can create a boom with catchy information
You can shake up a lot of people if you shout
But before you begin to grin about the success of your creation
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
[Verse 3]
You can make out a plan with aimless dedication
You can hang up a million slogans in your house
But before you put it into operation, before you man your station
Now you ought to take it all in and check it all out
[Verse 4]
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
Find out what it's all about, uh-huh
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
Find out what it's all about, uh-huh
You ought to take it all in and check it all out
Written by: Bill Withers