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Artist: Eric Clapton
Track: Layla

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What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride

Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind?

I tried to give you consolation
When your old man had let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
Turned my whole world upside down

Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind?

Let's make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say I'll never find a way
And tell me all my love's in vain

Layla, you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind?

Layla (Layla) you've got me on my knees
Layla, I'm begging, darling please
Layla (oh), darling won't you ease my worried mind?
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Q:When did Eric Clapton release “Layla (Acoustic Live)”?
Eric Clapton released “Layla (Acoustic Live)” on September 16, 1992.
Q:When did Eric Clapton release “Layla (Live)”?
Eric Clapton released “Layla (Live)” on September 30, 2016.
Q:Who wrote “Layla (Unplugged Version)” by Eric Clapton?
“Layla (Unplugged Version)” by Eric Clapton was written by Eric Clapton & Jim Gordon.
Q:When did Eric Clapton release “Layla (Unplugged Version)”?
Eric Clapton released “Layla (Unplugged Version)” on August 1, 1992.
Q:Who produced “Layla (Acoustic Live)” by Eric Clapton?
“Layla (Acoustic Live)” by Eric Clapton was produced by Russ Titelman.
Q:When did Eric Clapton release “Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Rock Version)”?
Eric Clapton released “Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Rock Version)” on June 23, 2023.
Q:Who produced “Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Rock Version)” by Eric Clapton?
“Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Rock Version)” by Eric Clapton was produced by Derek and the Dominos & Tom Dowd.
Q:When did Eric Clapton release “Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Orchestral Version)”?
Eric Clapton released “Layla (Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Orchestral Version)” on May 17, 2023.
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