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When the Way Gets Dark Lyrics

[Verse 1]When the way gets darkWill you lose your spirit?Will you lose your heart?When the way gets darkWill you lose your fight?Will you lose your spark?[Chorus]Don't give upHang on tight, don't be afraidDon't give upIt's gonna be alright, you're gonna be okay[Verse 2]When the way gets darkWill you lose yourself?Will you lose it all?When the way gets darkWill you lose your balance?Will you stumble and fall?[Chorus]Don't give upYou have a reason to carry onDon't give upTake my hand, you're never aloneYou might also like[Outro]Ah-la-la, ah-la-laAh-la-la, ah-la-laLa-la-la, la-la-laAh-la-laAh-la-laAh-la-la, la-la-laEmbedCancel

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CreditsReleased onApril 24, 2020ProducersLucinda Williams, Ray Kennedy & Thomas OverbyWritersThomas Overby & Lucinda WilliamsVocalsLucinda WilliamsDrumsButch NortonPercussionButch NortonBassDavid SuttonGuitarStuart Mathis & Lucinda WilliamsMastering EngineerBrian LuceyMixing EngineerRay KennedyTagsRockExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up

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