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| Single by John Legend | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Greg Kurstin | |||
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"Preach" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Legend. It was written by Greg Kurstin and Sarah Aarons and produced by Greg Kurstin. Released as a single by John Legend Music and Sony Music Entertainment on February 15, 2019, it reached number twelve on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. [1]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Preach" | 3:57 |
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Preach". [3]
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| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia) [4] | 16 |
| Belgium Urban (Ultratop Wallonia) [5] | 26 |
| Canada AC ( Billboard ) [6] | 22 |
| China Airplay/FL ( Billboard ) [7] | 41 |
| Croatia Airplay (HRT) [8] | 41 |
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40) [9] | 36 |
| Netherlands (Tipparade) [10] | 1 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [11] | 27 |
| Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [12] | 30 |
| US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard ) [1] | 12 |
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