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Mercy Lyrics — Prefab Sprout | Dork

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Prefab Sprout
Mercy Lyrics

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Mercy

From Jordan: The Comeback1990

Written by Paddy McAloon

Produced by Thomas Dolby

Lyrics

Mercy

[Verse] Mercy on me, oh, say that I'm forgiven And wrap your arms around me To your goodness I surrender Without mercy, where is goodness? Won't you have mercy on me? [Verse] Mercy on me, oh, say that I'm forgiven And wrap your arms around me To your goodness I surrender Without mercy, where is goodness? Won't you have mercy on me?

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About this track

"Mercy" is a song by Prefab Sprout from the album Jordan: The Comeback, released in 1990. The song was written by Paddy McAloon. It was produced by Thomas Dolby.

Prefab Sprout profile →Jordan: The Comeback album →Track profile →

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Thomas Dolby— 221 credits as songwriter & producer →
Paddy McAloon— 43 credits as songwriter →

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