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Borrowed Time Lyrics by J.J. Cale

Closer to You

1994

Well we're living on borrowed time, Lord
Can you give us another day
Yes we're living on borrowed time, Lord
Can you give us another day
Our chance of survival is slim, it's what they say
Yes we're living on borrowed time, Lord
Can you give us another day
We gotta hold ourselves together, but there ain't no guarantee
We gotta hold ourselves together, but there ain't no guarantee
Our chance of survival is slim, many plea
We gotta hold ourselves together, but there ain't no guarantee

Yes I've seen many people down on their knees to pray
Yes I've seen many people on their knees to pray
They say our chance of survival is slim, it's what they say
Yes we're living on borrowed time, Lord
Can you give us another day
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Read the complete lyrics to "Borrowed Time" by J.J. Cale from the album "Closer to You" in 1994. 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 Pop.

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"Borrowed Time" is credited to J.J. Cale. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Borrowed Time" appears on "Closer to You" in 1994.

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