Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Byrds
The Byrds
Performer
Jim McGuinn
Jim McGuinn
12-String Guitar
David Crosby
David Crosby
Vocals
Chris Hillman
Chris Hillman
Vocals
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Terry Melcher
Terry Melcher
Producer
Jim Dickson
Jim Dickson
Producer
Chris Hinshaw
Chris Hinshaw
Engineer
Jen Wyler
Jen Wyler
Mixing Engineer
Joe Lizzi
Joe Lizzi
Mixing Engineer
Darcy Proper
Darcy Proper
Mastering Engineer
Allen Stanton
Allen Stanton
Producer
Vic Anesini
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer
Tim Geelan
Tim Geelan
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Woke up this morning with light in my eyes
And then realized it was still dark outside
It was a light coming down from the sky
I don't know who or why
It must be those strangers that come every night
Those saucer-shaped lights put people uptight
Leave blue-green footprints that glow in the dark
I hope they get home alright
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along?
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride?
Woke up this morning, I was feeling quite weird
Had flies in my beer, my toothpaste was smeared
Over my window, they'd written my name
Said, "So long, we'll see you again"
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along?
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride?
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along?
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride?
Written by: Roger McGuinn
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