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Try Again Lyrics

Lyrics

Try Again

From #1 Record1972

Written by Alex Chilton, Chris Bell

Produced by John Fry

Lyrics

Try Again

[Verse 1] Lord, I've been trying to be what I should Lord, I've been trying to do what I could But each time it gets a little harder I feel the pain but I'll try again [Verse 2] Lord, I've been trying to be understood And lord, I've been trying to do as you would But each time it gets a little harder I feel the pain but I'll try again

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About this track

"Try Again" is a song by Big Star from the album #1 Record, released in 1972. The song was written by Alex Chilton, Chris Bell. It was produced by John Fry.

Big Star profile →#1 Record album →Track profile →

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Carole Manning— 12 credits as artwork →
Ron Pekar— 12 credits as artwork →
Andy Hummel— 53 credits as songwriter & producer →
John Fry— 188 credits as producer →
Ardent Studios— 82 credits as engineered at →
John Fry— 188 credits as producer →
Alex Chilton— 147 credits as songwriter & producer →

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