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Dear Life Lyrics by Beck

Colors

2017

[Verse 1]
You sang your swan song to the dogs
As they made mincemeat of the dreams you hung your hopes on
So you counted out what your sins cost
While money talks to your conscience, working like a fool for love

[Chorus]
Dear life, I’m holding on
Dear life, I’m holding on
How long must I wait
Before the thrill is gone

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
You drove your Rolls into the swamp
And stole away like a thief, reeling from the sticker shock
Of the price they put upon your soul
You buy it back from the burning ashes of the devil you know

[Chorus]
Dear life, I’m holding on
Dear life, I’m holding on
How long must I wait
Before the thrill is gone

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
Dear life, come and pick me up
Dear life, I think the button’s stuck
Dear life, I think it’s gone too far
Dear life, please lower the bar
Lower than the stars

[Chorus]
Dear life, I’m holding on
Dear life, I’m holding on
How long must I wait
Before the thrill is gone

[Guitar Solo, Harmonizing Outro]
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About “Dear Life” by Beck

Read the complete lyrics to "Dear Life" by Beck from the album "Colors" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Adult Alternative, Alternative Rock.

"Dear Life" is performed by Beck. from the album "Colors" in 2017 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Dear Life", explore more songs by Beck using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Dear Life" is credited to Beck. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dear Life" appears on "Colors" in 2017.

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