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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Neil Young
Neil Young
Guitar
Nils Lofgren
Nils Lofgren
Guitar
Astrid Young
Astrid Young
Background Vocals
Nicolette Larson
Nicolette Larson
Vocals
Tim Drummond
Tim Drummond
Bass Guitar
Ben Keith
Ben Keith
Dobro
Oscar Butterworth
Oscar Butterworth
Drums
Spooner Oldham
Spooner Oldham
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Neil Young
Neil Young
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tim Mulligan
Tim Mulligan
Mastering Engineer
David Briggs
David Briggs
Producer
John Hanlon
John Hanlon
Mixing Engineer
John Hausmann
John Hausmann
Mixing Engineer
John Nowland
John Nowland
Mixing Engineer
Alex Coletti
Alex Coletti
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You know I lose, you know I win
You know I call for the shape I'm in
It's just a game you see me play
Only real in the way
That I feel from day to day
[Verse 2]
Although the answer is not unknown
I'm searching, searching and how I've grown
It's not all right to say goodbye
And the world on a string
Doesn't mean a thing
It's only real
[Verse 3]
No, the world on a string
Doesn't mean a thing
It's only real in the way
That I feel from day to day
No, the world on a string
Doesn't mean a thing
It's only real
Written by: Neil Young

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