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Back on the Chain Gang

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Morrissey

Vocals

Jesse Tobias

Guitar

Roger Manning Jr

Roger Manning Jr

Keyboards

Matt Walker

Drums

Solomon Walker

Bass Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Chrissie Hynde

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Morrissey

Producer

David Schwerkolt

David Schwerkolt

Recording Engineer

Bill Mims

Recording Engineer

Joe Chiccarelli

Joe Chiccarelli

Producer

Emily Lazar

Mastering Engineer

Lars Fox

Editing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I found a picture of you, oh

It hijacked my world at nights

From a place in the past

We've been cast out of, oh

Now we're back in the fight

[Verse 2]

Yes, we're back on the chain gang

Whoa, oh, back on the chain gang (Chain gang)

[Verse 3]

Circumstance beyond our control, oh

Phone, TV, and the news of the world

Got in the house like a pigeon from hell, oh

Sand in our eyes, descending like flies

[Verse 4]

Yes, we're back on the chain gang

Whoa, oh, back on the chain gang (Chain gang)

[Verse 5]

The powers that be

That force us to live like we do

Bring me to my knees

When I see what they've done to you

[Verse 6]

Well, I die as I stand here today

Knowing that deep in my heart

They'll fall to ruin one day

For making us part, oh

[Verse 7]

I found a picture of you, oh

They were the happiest days of my life

Like a break in the battle was your part, oh

Lonely heart, lonely hearts

[Verse 8]

Yes, we're back on the chain gang

Whoa, oh, back on the chain gang (Chain gang)

Written by: Chrissie Hynde

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