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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Lead Vocals
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Guitar
Jeff Lynne
Jeff Lynne
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Additional Producer
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Additional Producer
Jeff Lynne
Jeff Lynne
Producer
Ryan Ulyate
Ryan Ulyate
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
A coyote ran across the road
On the move without a home
A flash of light reminded me of you
This could well be your last stand
Hold the sunlight in your hand
Spread your fingers, feel the sand fall through
I've done all I can do, now it's up to you
[Verse 2]
You're flirting with time baby
Flirting with time, but maybe
Time, baby, is catching up with you
[Verse 3]
Shadowmen talk a real good game
Every punchline has your name
You cried out and no one came to you
I've done all I can do, now it's up to you
[Verse 4]
You're flirting with time, baby
Flirting with time, but maybe
Time, baby, is catching up with you
[Verse 5]
Should be more to learn from this
Can't say I know what it is
No difference 'tween a hit or miss
It's true
I've done all I can do, now it's up to you
[Verse 6]
You're flirting with time, baby
Flirting with time, but maybe
Time, baby, is catching up with you
[Verse 7]
You're flirting with time, baby
Flirting with time, but maybe
Time, baby, is catching up with you
[Verse 8]
You're flirting with time, baby
Flirting with time, but maybe
Time, baby, is catching up with you
Written by: Tom Petty

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