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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott
Vocals
Scott Gorham
Scott Gorham
Electric Guitar
Brian Robertson
Brian Robertson
Electric Guitar
Brian Downey
Brian Downey
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Alcock
John Alcock
Producer
Neil Hornby
Neil Hornby
Assistant Recording Engineer
Will Reid-Dick
Will Reid-Dick
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed, had much to say
But, man, I still think them cats are crazy
They were asking if you were around
How you was, where you could be found
Told them you were living downtown
Driving all the old men crazy
[Chorus]
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
I said the boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
[Verse 2]
You know that chick that used to dance a lot?
Every night, she'd be on the floor shaking what she's got
Man, when I tell you, she was cool, she was red hot
I mean, she was steaming
And that time over at Johnny's place
Well, this chick got up and she slapped Johnny's face
Man, we just fell about the place
If that chick don't wanna know, forget her
[Chorus]
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
I said the boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
[Bridge]
Spread the word around
Guess who's back in town?
You spread the word around
[Verse 3]
Friday night, they'll be dressed to kill
Down at Dino's Bar and Grill
The drink will flow and blood will spill
And if the boys wanna fight, you better let 'em
That jukebox in the corner blasting out my favorite song
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
Won't be long till summer comes
Now that the boys are here again
[Chorus]
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
Spread the word around
The boys are back in town (The boys are back in town)
The boys are back, the boys are back
[Outro]
The boys are back in town again
Been hanging down at Dino's
The boys are back in town again
Written by: Phil Lynott

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