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Play On Lyrics by Raspberries

Starting Over

1974

[Verse 1]
It's a hard life but you’re playing for laughs
It's a cold-hearted business--keep away from the draft
And your fingers and your throat get sore
But they're out there begging for some more
[Chorus]
So play on (while the lights shine around your head)
Play on (every night in a different bed)
And the nights go on and on
[Verse 2]
Get away and find a place you can hide
Because tonight you’ve got to be a star--the sun and fire
You're rushing 'round to catch your plane
And it's back in the bubble again
[Chorus]
So play on (while the lights shine around your head)
Play on (every night in a different bed)
And the nights go on and on
[Verse 3]
Critics calling 'cause you're number one
Play your hits and all the girls will come
So play on
Play on
Play on
[Chorus]
So play on (while the lights shine around your head)
Play on (every night in a different bed)
And the nights go on and on
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Raspberries

Raspberries

About “Play On” by Raspberries

Read the complete lyrics to "Play On" by Raspberries from the album "Starting Over" in 1974. 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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"Play On" is credited to Raspberries. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Play On" appears on "Starting Over" in 1974.

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