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Lead a Normal Life Lyrics — Peter Gabriel | Dork

Lyrics
Peter Gabriel
Lead a Normal Life Lyrics

Lyrics

Lead a Normal Life

From Peter Gabriel III: Melt1980

Written by Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel

Produced by Steve Lillywhite

Lyrics

Lead a Normal Life

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse] It's nice here, with a view of the trees Eating with a spoon? They don't give you knives? 'Spect you watch those trees blowing in the breeze We want to see you lead a normal life [Instrumental Outro]

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About this track

"Lead a Normal Life" is a song by Peter Gabriel from the album Peter Gabriel III: Melt, released in 1980. The song was written by Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel. It was produced by Steve Lillywhite.

Peter Gabriel profile →Peter Gabriel III: Melt album →Track profile →

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Richard Chappell— 143 credits as additional engineering →
Dan Roe— 49 credits as assistant engineer →
Edel Griffith— 51 credits as assistant engineer →
George Chambers— 28 credits as assistant engineer →
Marlis Duncklau— 17 credits as assistant engineer →
Nick Thomas— 100 credits as songwriter & producer →
Steve Prestage— 31 credits as producer →

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