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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Phil Collins
Drums
Alphonso Johnson
Bass Guitar
Don Myrick
Tenor Saxophone
Louis Satterfield
Trombone
Daryl Stuermer
Guitar
Rahmlee Michael Davis
Trumpet
Michael Harris
Trumpet
Peter Robinson
Synthesiser
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter
Phil Collins
Songwriter
Tom Tom 84
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Phil Collins
Producer
Hugh Padgham
Engineer
Karen Segal
Assistant Engineer
Nick Launay
Assistant Engineer
Nick Davis
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
I held the book so tightly in my hands
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
It was strange, I could not look away
I had to be there, I wanted to go
You gave me no reason, you gave me no warning
But I was with you, by your side
Give me the strength so I can help you
And I can be strong now, they don't frighten me
It's written in the book
The sun is hotter than before
But inside it's cold, I wonder why
But if the fire within your heart can beat the storm
Well, I believe we can make it right
It's time now, to show our feelings
Looking through you, your heart's empty
Whatever happened to you, you can't change it
Nowhere to run to, please, oh, please don't let me down
But wait a minute, I don't understand
It's getting stronger, hold my hand
Don't wanna leave you, I don't wanna go
But I'm losing all control
Can't you see me, I'm slipping away
I can only stay if you've the will to keep me here
Oh Lord
It's written in the book
I held the book so tightly in my hands
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
Oh, and even though we never, never touched
I keep waiting for you just the same
Writer(s): Michael Rutherford, Tony Banks, Phil Collins
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