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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn
Songwriter
Chris Hillman
Chris Hillman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Producer
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
So you want to be a rock & roll star?
Well, listen now, hear what I say
Just get an electric guitar
And take some time and learn how to play
[Verse 2]
And when your hair's swung right and your pants get tight
It's gonna be alright
[Verse 3]
Well, then it's time to go downtown
To the agent man, won't let you down
And sell your soul to some company
Who are waiting there to sell plastic ware
[Verse 4]
And in a week or two
If you make the charts
The girls will tear you apart
[Verse 5]
It's the price you pay for your riches and fame
Was it all a strange game? You're a little insane
The money that came, and the public acclaim
Don't forget what you are, you're a rock & roll star
Written by: Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn
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