Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Alabama Shakes
Canonical path: /alabama-shakes/the-greatest
Related lyric paths: 6
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The Greatest
Read The Greatest lyrics by Alabama Shakes on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The Greatest
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Well, I never meant to be the greatest
I only ever wanted to be your baby
Life is perfect in your arms,
Don't ever let me go
To go anywhere...
Should I stay? Stay awake?
I know you ain't out there trying to be my baby
God help us!
Help us all!
Don't ever let me down
You're always doing that...
Should I stay? Stay awake?
I know you ain't out there trying to be my baby
Life is perfect in your thoughts
Don't ever let me go
I can be your one and only!!
Well, I never meant to be the greatest
I know you ain't out there trying to be my baby
Come on love me! Come on!
God, bring his ass on home
If you can do anything...
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Alabama Shakes performs "The Greatest", and this lyric page sits inside the Alabama Shakes catalog on LyroVerse.
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