Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lucinda Williams
Vocals
Eric Liljestrand
Guitar
DJ Bonebrake
Vibraphone
Jonathan Hayes Norton
Drums
David Sutton
Upright Bass
Val McCallum
Steel Guitar
Greg Leisz
Pedal Steel Guitar
Elvis Costello
Electric Guitar
Rami Jaffee
Piano
Nathan Barr
Cello
Matthew Sweet
Background Vocals
Kris Kristofferson
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lucinda Williams
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Don Was
Producer
Eric Liljestrand
Engineer
Thomas Overby
Producer
Bob Clearmountain
Mixing Engineer
Brandon Duncan
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
I cared for you
Dared to do to
What I was never prepared to do
I've talked you down
Driven you around
All but followed you underground
I've defended you
Commended you
Seen it through to the end with you
I've supported you
Encouraged you
Comforted and consoled you
I don't know how you're livin'
I don't know where you are
And you may not be willing
To open up the door
If you should ever wonder
You shouldn't have to ask
'Cause I know you know brother
I've always got your back
I paid for you
I borrowed for you
I planned all my tomorrows for you
I believed in you
I grieved with you
I rolled up my sleeves for you
I fed you
I clothed you
I loved you and stood up for you
I sided with you
I cried for you
I put my knees aside for you
But I don't know how you're livin'
And I don't know where you are
And you may not be willing
To open up the door
And if you should ever wonder
Well you shouldn't have to ask
'Cause I know you know brother
I've always got your back
I've always got your back
Written by: Lucinda Williams

