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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Runaways
The Runaways
Performer
Kim Fowley
Kim Fowley
Conductor
Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Vocals
Cherie Currie
Cherie Currie
Vocals
Jackie Fox
Jackie Fox
Vocals
Lita Ford
Lita Ford
Guitar
Sandy West
Sandy West
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kim Fowley
Kim Fowley
Composer
Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Composer
The Runaways
The Runaways
Arranger
Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Kim Fowley
Kim Fowley
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You didn't care, you went and broke my heart
I'll get you back, you know it's gonna start
You gave me pain, look what you've done to me
When I get through, you'll be sorry you met me
[Verse 2]
You'll wish you were never born
Blackmail, blackmail
I'll make you pay for the love that you tore
Blackmail, blackmail
[Verse 3]
You put it to me and now we'll play my game
I'll wrap you up and you'll go insane
It took so long and I waited my turn
You pay your debt, I'm gonna make you burn, you know
[Verse 4]
You'll wish you were never born
Blackmail, blackmail
I'll make you pay for the love that you tore
Blackmail, blackmail
[Verse 5]
I know about you and I'm gonna tell
The way I planned, you're gonna go through hell
If you don't do what I'm about to say
You won't live to see the light of day, you know
[Verse 6]
You'll wish you were never born
Blackmail, blackmail
I'll make you pay for the love that you tore
Blackmail, blackmail
[Verse 7]
One more time
Blackmail, blackmail
Written by: Joan Jett, Kim Fowley

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