Genesis

Released: December 17, 1976

Songwriter: Mike Rutherford

Producer: Genesis David Hentschel

[Verse 1]
Go far enough and you will reach
A place where the sea runs underneath
And we'll see our shadow, high in the sky
Drying away in the night

[Verse 2]
I've sailed the world for seven years
And left all I love behind in tears
Won't you come here, wherever you are
I've been alone long enough

[Chorus 1]
You, you have your own special way
Of holding my hand keep it way 'bove the water
Don't ever let go--Oh no, no, no

[Chorus 2]
You, you have your own special way
Of turning the world so it's facing
The way, that I'm going, Don't ever
Don't ever stop

[Verse 3]
Whose seen the wind not you or I
But when the ship moves she's passing by
Between you and me I really don't think
She knows where she's going at all

[Chorus 3]
You, you have your own special way
Of carrying me twice round the world
Never closer to home than the day
The day I started

[Chorus 1]
You, you have your own special way
Hold onto my hand keep it way 'bove the water
Don't ever let go--no, no, no

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 4]
What mean the dreams night after night
The man in the moons' a blinding light
Won't you come out whoever you are
You've followed me quiet long enough

[Chorus/Outro]
You, you have your own special way
Of holding my hand, Don't ever let go
You, you have your own special way
Of turning the world so it's facing
The way that I'm going, Don't ever
Don't ever leave me

Genesis are an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey in 1967. The most commercially successful line-up includes keyboardist Tony Banks, guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Other important members were singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett. The band underwent several significant changes in musical style over its career, from folk music to progressive rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop at the end of the decade.

Formed by five Charterhouse pupils including Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel and Anthony Phillips, Genesis was named by former pupil Jonathan King who arranged them to record several unsuccessful singles and an album. After splitting with King, the group began touring professionally, signing with Charisma Records. Following the departure of Phillips, Genesis recruited Collins and Hackett and recorded several progressive rock style albums, with live shows centred around Gabriel’s theatrical costumes and performances.

Their discography includes fifteen studio and six live albums, six of which topped the UK chart. They have won numerous awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video with “Land of Confusion” and inspired a number of tribute bands recreating Genesis shows from various stages of the band’s career. In 2010, Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their biggest hit to date is Invisible Touch which spent 3 consecutive weeks at #1.

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