Nearer To You

Lyrics

I may do things you don't understand

But remember I'm only doing the best I can

Every little thing I do

I'm trying to get closer to you

Nearer, nearer...

I'm sorry if I seem a little bit stubborn sometimes

I hope I'm not being a nuisance to you

I know you say that you'd be home soon

I've got to be nearer, nearer to you

Every deed I do

I'm trying to get closer to you

Nearer, nearer...

I know you say that you'd be home soon

I've got to be nearer, nearer to you

I've got to be nearer, nearer to you

I've got to be nearer, nearer to you

Credits

• Written by: Allen Toussaint
• Produced by: Joe Henry
• Musicians:

Elvis Costello - vocal

Allen Toussaint - piano, backing vocals

Anthony "AB" Brown - Fender Telecaster

The Imposters:

Steve Nieve - Hammond B3

Davey Faragher - bass, backing vocals

Pete Thomas - drums

Discography

Albums:

• The River In Reverse, 2006

Alternate Versions:

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Covers

Also recorded by:

• Betty Harris, 1967
• Bettye LaVette, 1969
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