Climbing - Lionel Richie: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Climbing

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Climbing was released on January 1, 1996 by Island Records as a part of the album Louder Than Words

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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Lionel Richie

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Lionel Richie

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Lionel Richie

Producer

David W. Foster

David W. Foster

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Climbing to the top

I'll tell you anything you want

We're on this planetary journey

To a place beyond

The independent minds will tell you

The colors you should wear

But know the game of life

Is just a game of solitaire

[Verse 2]

Climbing to the top

The ones you love

Will come and go

You win, you lose, you sacrifice

Chasing the rainbow

And if you should climb this magic ladder

The story will unfold

Just remember when you reach the top

All that glitters is not gold

[Verse 3]

Time, just take the time

What you think is what you find

You know the answers

You're no ordinary dancer

Face the changes you go through (Ah)

Have the faith in what you do

You know the answers

You're no ordinary dancer

[Verse 4]

Climbing to the top

I'll tell you anything you want

We're on this planetary journey

To the place beyond

You can climb the highest mountains

Swim the deepest seas

The only thing that matters

Is you will find your de-destiny

[Verse 5]

You know the answers

You're no ordinary dancer

You know the answers

You're no ordinary dancer

[Verse 6]

Climbing to the top

I'll tell you anything you want

We're on a imaginary journey

To a place beyond

You can climb the highest mountain

Swim the deepest seas

The only thing that matters

Is you will find your de-destiny

Written by: Lionel Richie

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