LOOKING BACK
(Clyde Otis / Brook Benton / Belford Hendricks)


Nat King Cole - 1958
Dinah washington - 1959
Brook Benton - 1962
Original Blind Boys Of Alabama - 1963


Looking back over my life
I can see where I caused you strife
But I know, oh, yes I know
I'd never make that same mistake again

Looking back over my deeds
I can see signs a wise man heeds
And if I just had the chance
I'd never make the same mistake again

Once my cup was overflowing
But I gave nothing in return
Now I can't begin to tell you
What a lesson I have learned

Looking back over the slate
I can see why love turned to hate
And if I just had the chance
I'd never make the same mistake again



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2020)