I'd Rather Be You

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Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »


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2000
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Oh yeah
You know I never wanted to be closer
And I'll still be here until it's over
No, no, I never wanted to be closer
But you'll be back; I could've told you

Well, I always knew
Yes, I could see it coming
Your ambitious streak
You always want things beyond your reach
Well, now you've got what you wanted
And you're free to be the things
You always said you'd be
You're up there looking down
Tell me, what do you see? Oh

'Cause you know
You know I never wanted to be closer
And I'll still be here until it's over
No, no, I never wanted to be closer
Yeah, but you'll be back; I could've told you

Well, it seems to me
That you've got to fight for yourself
In this world we live in
It's dog-eat-dog and never give in
Why worry when you're holding the aces?
Don't throw it away 'cause you know
I'd rather be you than me
Up there looking down
Tell me, what do you see? Oh

Hey, hey, yeah

Oh yeah
You know I never wanted to be closer (never wanted)
And I'll still be here till it's over
No, no, I never wanted to be closer (never wanted)
Oh, but you'll be back; I could've told you

It's been a long time coming
But at last we seem to be moving on, straight ahead
We're finally getting something done
Time flies and before you know it
You'll be getting closer to where
You always knew you'd be
Up there looking down
Tell me, what do you see? Oh

'Cause you know
No, no, I never wanted to be closer (never wanted)
I'll still be here until it's over
No, you know I never wanted to be closer (never wanted)
Yeah, but you'll be back; I could've told you

Hey, hey, yeah

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Written by: Anthony George Banks, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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