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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Bass
Nicko McBrain
Nicko McBrain
Drums
Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
Guitar
Dave Murray
Dave Murray
Guitar
Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bruce Buchalter
Bruce Buchalter
Assistant Engineer
Albert Boekholt
Albert Boekholt
Assistant Engineer
Ronald Prent
Ronald Prent
Assistant Engineer
Sean Burrows
Sean Burrows
Assistant Engineer
Martin Birch
Martin Birch
Producer
George Marino
George Marino
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The tough of the track with the wind
And the rain that's beating down on your back
Your heart's beating loud
And goes on getting louder
And goes on even more 'til the
Sound is ringing in your head
With every step you tread
And every breath you take
Determination
Makes you run, never stop
Got to win, got to run 'til you drop
Keep the pace, hold the race
Your mind is getting clearer
You're over half way there
But the miles, they never seem to end
As if you're in a dream
Not getting anywhere
It seems so futile
[Verse 2]
Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner
[Verse 3]
I've got to keep running the course
I've got to keep running and win at all costs
I've got to keep going, be strong
Must be so determined and push myself on
[Verse 4]
Run over stiles, across fields
Turn to look at who's on your heels
Way ahead of the field
The line is getting nearer
But do you want the glory that goes?
You reach the final stretch
Ideals are just a trace
You feel like throwing the race
It's all so futile
[Verse 5]
Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner
[Verse 6]
Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner
Written by: Steve Harris
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