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Steve Earle
Rivers of Babylon Lyrics

Lyrics

Rivers of Babylon

From Train a Comin’1995

Written by Brent Dowe, Frank Farian, George Reyam, Trevor McNaughton

Produced by Steve Earle, William Alsobrook

Lyrics

Rivers of Babylon

[Chorus] By the rivers of Babylon Where he sat down And there he wept When he remember Zion [Verse] Carry us away captivity Require from us a song How can we sing King Alpha's song In a strange land [Chorus] [Verse] [Chorus][x3]

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About this track

"Rivers of Babylon" is a song by Steve Earle from the album Train a Comin’, released in 1995. The song was written by Brent Dowe, Frank Farian, George Reyam, Trevor McNaughton. It was produced by Steve Earle, William Alsobrook.

Steve Earle profile →Train a Comin’ album →Track profile →

Contributors

Brent Dowe— 5 credits as credited →
Frank Farian— 39 credits as songwriter & producer →
George Reyam— 5 credits as credited →
Mack Evans— 23 credits as credited →
Roy Huskey Jr.— 93 credits as credited →
Trevor McNaughton— 5 credits as credited →
Wayne Neuendorf— 33 credits as credited →

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