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The Rock Lyrics by Etta James

Love’s Been Rough On Me

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When you wake up
In the morning and you wonder
Why no one's beside you where I usually lay
And you think you hear
The sound of a distant thunder
It's just your old rock rolling away

I was your rock standing strong for you
There was nothing I wouldn't do
No matter the cost I was ready to pay
Now you say I'm only holding you down
Like some old rock you've been dragging around
Yes, I'm your rock but I'm rolling away

I'm rolling away on a downhill grade
But I'm coming to rest side
A mountain of love some day
'Cause I finally understand
If you're resting on shifting sands
Even a rock goes rolling away

And I was your rock standing strong for you
There was nothing I wouldn't do
No matter the cost I was ready to pay
Oh now you say I'm only holding you down
Like some old rock you've been dragging around
Yes, I'm your rock and I'm rolling away
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About “The Rock” by Etta James

Read the complete lyrics to "The Rock" by Etta James from the album "Love’s Been Rough On Me". 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 R&B, Blues.

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"The Rock" is credited to Etta James. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Rock" appears on "Love’s Been Rough On Me".

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