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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman
Vocals
John Girton
John Girton
Electric Bass Guitar
Scot Woodland
Scot Woodland
Congas
Willie Robertson
Willie Robertson
Percussion
Jason Wilkinson
Jason Wilkinson
Percussion
John Rinkor
John Rinkor
Percussion
Mike Buckmaster
Mike Buckmaster
Percussion
Steve Nobles
Steve Nobles
Percussion
Ned Claflin
Ned Claflin
Background Vocals
Josef Marc
Josef Marc
Background Vocals
Tom Nelson
Tom Nelson
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jonathan Richman
Jonathan Richman
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Girton
John Girton
Recording Engineer
Brennan Totten
Brennan Totten
Producer

Lyrics

Okay, first check your altimeters
Does everybody have 8500 feet?
(Yeah)
Okay, now you new tandem jumpers
When that door opens, you will be scared
(Whoa!)
Are you ready?
(Yes!)
Alright, a 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, go!
Tandem jump, tandem jump
Tandem jump, tandem jump
Tandem jump
Written by: Richman

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