Leon Russell

Released: March 23, 1970

Songwriter: Greg Dempsey Leon Russell

Producer: Leon Russell Denny Cordell

[Verse 1]
Well it's such a strange world that I'm living in
She was my woman and he was my friend
But I was wrong again

Such strange changes that you put me through
But like a fool I'm still in love with you
What can this poor boy do?

[Chorus]
Roll away the stone
Don't leave me here alone
Resurrect me and protect me
Don't leave me laying here
What will they do in two thousand years? Yeah

[Verse 2]
It's such a strange time that we're passing through
I thought you'd tell me when your time was due
I guess you thought I knew

Whoa, strange way to keep avoiding me
Why did you lie how could I help but be
Oh won't you help me please?

[Chorus]
Roll away the stone
Don't leave me here alone
Resurrect me and protect me
Don't leave me laying here
What will they do in two thousand years?

[Outro]
Roll away the stone
Don't leave me here alone
Roll away, roll away the stone
Roll away the stone
Roll away, roll away, roll away the stone
Roll away the stone
Roll away, roll away the stone
Roll away the stone
Roll away, roll away the stone

Leon Russell (April 2, 1942–November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. He recorded 33 albums and at least 430 songs. His “A Song for You”, added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018, has been recorded by more than 200 artists. His recordings earned six gold records. He received two Grammy awards from seven nominations. He died in his sleep at the age of 74.

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