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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Guitar
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Lead Guitar
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Guitar
Ron Blair
Ron Blair
Bass
Steve Ferrone
Steve Ferrone
Drums
Benmont Tench
Benmont Tench
Hammond Organ
Scott Thurston
Scott Thurston
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Songwriter
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Producer
Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell
Producer
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Producer
David Greene
David Greene
Drum Technician
Ryan Ulyate
Ryan Ulyate
Mixing Engineer
Greg Looper
Greg Looper
Recording Engineer
Chant Peck
Chant Peck
Recording Technician

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
On our first flash of freedom I called out your name
Love, it is hard, like an overdue train
We felt so much more than our hearts could explain
On our first flash of freedom
[Verse 2]
A fistful of glory, a suitcase of sin
The language you dream in when you count to ten
You go to the edge and you always give in
On your first flash of freedom
[Verse 3]
Down every canyon and mountain we fall
And laugh at our shadows tall on the wall
Your brain is so full but you can't keep it all
On your first flash of freedom
[Verse 4]
Across ancient bridges, through a town with no name
Across painted hills that no rich man can claim
Run the wild mustangs that nothing could tame
On your first flash of freedom
On your first flash of freedom
Written by: Mike Campbell, Tom Petty

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