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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen
Vocals
Walter Becker
Walter Becker
Bass
Denny Dias
Denny Dias
Electric Guitar
Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen
Songwriter
Walter Becker
Walter Becker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gary Katz
Gary Katz
Producer
Roger Nichols
Roger Nichols
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Who are these children who scheme and run wild
Who speak with their wings and the way that they smile?
What are the secrets they trace in the sky?
And why do you tremble each time they ride by?
[Verse 2]
Throw out your gold teeth and see how they roll
The answer they reveal
Life is unreal
[Verse 3]
Who are these strangers who pass through the door
Who cover your action and go you one more?
If you're feeling lucky you best not refuse
It's your game the rules are your own win or lose
[Verse 4]
Throw out your gold teeth and see how they roll
The answer they reveal
Life is unreal
[Verse 5]
Throw out your gold teeth and see how they roll
The answer they reveal
Life is unreal
Written by: Donald Fagen, Walter Becker

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