I Write the Songs - Barry Manilow: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

I Write the Songs

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I Write the Songs was released on October 1, 1975 by Arista/Legacy as a part of the album Tryin' to Get the Feeling

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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

BARRY MANILOW

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Bruce Johnston

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

BARRY MANILOW

Producer

Ron Dante

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I've been alive forever

And I wrote the very first song

I put the words and the melodies together

I am music and I write the songs

[Verse 2]

I write the songs that make the whole world sing

I write the songs of love and special things

I write the songs that make the young girls cry

I write the songs, I write the songs

[Verse 3]

My home lies deep within you

And I've got my own place in your soul

Now when I look out through your eyes

I'm young again even though I'm very old

[Verse 4]

I write the songs that make the whole world sing

I write the songs of love and special things

I write the songs that make the young girls cry

I write the songs, I write the songs

[Verse 5]

Oh, my music makes you dance and gives you spirit to take a chance

And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move

Music fills your heart, well that's a real fine place to start

It's from me, it's for you, it's from you, it's for me

It's a worldwide symphony

[Verse 6]

I write the songs that make the whole world sing

I write the songs of love and special things

I write the songs that make the young girls cry

I write the songs, I write the songs

[Verse 7]

I write the songs that make the whole world sing

I write the songs of love and special things

I write the songs that make the young girls cry

I write the songs, I write the songs

[Verse 8]

I am music and I write the songs

Written by: Bruce Johnston

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