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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer
Vocals
Mick Jones
Mick Jones
Guitar
Paul Simonon
Paul Simonon
Bass
Topper Headon
Topper Headon
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer
Songwriter
Mick Jones
Mick Jones
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sandy Pearlman
Sandy Pearlman
Producer
The Clash
The Clash
Producer
Tim Young
Tim Young
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We met when we were in school
Never took no shit from no one, we weren't fools
The teacher says we're dumb
We're only having fun
You know, we piss on everyone
In the classroom
[Verse 2]
When we got thrown out, I left without much fuss
And weekends we'd go dancing, down Streatham on the bus
You always made me laugh
Got me in bad fights
Play me pool all night
Smokin' menthol
[Verse 3]
I practiced daily in my room
You were down at the Crown planning your next move
Go on a nicking spree
Hit the wrong guy
Each of you get three
Years in Brixton
[Verse 4]
I did my very best to write
How was Butlins? Were the screws too tight?
When you lot get out
We're gonna hit the town
We'll burn it fuckin' down
To a cinder
[Verse 5]
'Cause years have passed and things have change
And I move anyway I wanna go
I'll never forget the feeling I got
When I heard that you'd got home
And I'll never forget the smile on my face
'Cause I knew where you would be
And if you're in the Crown tonight
Have a drink on me
But go easy, step lightly
Stay free
Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon
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