Album: Rock A Little (1985)

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• Has anyone ever written anything for you
  In all your darkest hours
  Have you ever heard me sing
  Listen to me now
  You know I'd rather be alone
  Than be without you
  Don't you know
  
  Has anyone ever given anything to you
  In your darkest hours
  Did you ever give it back
  Well, I have
  I have given that to you
  If it's all I ever do
  This is your song
  
  And the rain comes down
  There's no pain and there's no doubt
  It was easy to say
  I believed in you everyday
  If not for me
  Then do it for the world
  
  Has anyone ever written anything for you
  In your darkest sorrow
  Did you ever hear me sing
  Listen to me now
  You know I'd rather be alone
  Than be without you
  Don't you know
  
  So, if not for me, then
  Do it for yourself
  If not for me then
  Do it for the world
  Poet...priest of nothing
  Poet...priest of nothing Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 8

• Thomas from El Paso,txI have the seven inch, 45-RPM single of this song with picture sleeve. I am expecting the 12-inch version with the same picture sleeve to be delivered soon (thank you eil.com). I have 29 45-rpm singles with picture sleeves from Stevie and Fleetwood Mac. This will make pair number 14 ( the 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl with matching sleeves).My best friend of 27-years Sarah is going out of town for cancer treatment, so I gave her the birthday gift early. When I receive the 12-inch version, I will open it at Sarah's place. I suggest checking a site called World-wide candlelighting event to anyone who has lost a friend. I will light a candle. And pray!
• Ken from Louisvile, KyGive a listen to "Song for Emma" to truly understand this song. It's a sad song performed with great love by Joe Walsh.
• Bob from Southfield, MiJoe's little girl was named "Emma" and the "Song for Emma" appears on his album..."So What?"
• Cindy Bollinger from Anaheim, CaWhen I heard the story about Stevie and Joe Walsh meeting at a party then later taking a drive and what happened during the time we were together...well...there just couldn't be a more beautiful song to dedicate to a person like Joe Walsh. Thank you Stevie and thank you, Joe for sharing.
• Barb from Virginia Beach, VaDear God, that is a beautiful story. And a beautiful song as well. Thanks for finding that, Lisa in GA.
• Kazryn from Potters Bar, EnglandMy mistake - the 'Shake the Cage' tour was after Stevie left.
• Chris from Leeds, Englandi HATED the rock a little album - so very 80's...
• Sara Mackenzie from Middle Of Nowhere, Flawwwwww man, this is SUCH a sad, sad song, but it's the haunting melody that makes me want to cry sometimes

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