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Bittersweet Poetry

Kanye West, John Mayer

2007English

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About the song

Released: September 11, 2007
Language: English

Credits

Written by: Kanye West
John Mayer
General Johnson
Kanye West, John Mayer, General Johnson
Produced by: Kanye West
Kanye West
Label: Roc-A-Fella Records
Def Jam Recordings
Roc-A-Fella Records, Def Jam Recordings

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