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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth
Lead Vocals
Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Background Vocals
Alex Van Halen
Alex Van Halen
Drums
Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth
Songwriter
Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen
Songwriter
Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Songwriter
Alex Van Halen
Alex Van Halen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Donn Landee
Donn Landee
Engineer
Kent Nebergall
Kent Nebergall
Assistant Recording Engineer
Chris Bellman
Chris Bellman
Mastering Engineer
Ted Templeman
Ted Templeman
Producer
Peggy McCreary
Peggy McCreary
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Yeah, yeah, ah, yeah
[Verse 1]
I live my life like there's no tomorrow
And all I've got, I had to steal
Least I don't need to beg or borrow
Yes, I'm livin' at a pace that kills
[Chorus]
Runnin' with the devil
Runnin' with the devil (I'll tell ya all about it)
[Verse 2]
I found the simple life ain't so simple
When I jumped out on that road
I got no love, no love you'd call real
Ain't got nobody waitin' at home
[Chorus]
Runnin' with the devil (God dammit, lady, you know I ain't lying to ya, I'm only gonna tell you once, yeah)
Runnin' with the devil (Yes, I am, yeah)
[Verse 3]
You know I, I found the simple life weren't so simple, no
When I jumped out on that road
Got no love, no love you'd call real
Got nobody waitin' at home
[Chorus]
Runnin' with the devil (Oh god, oh god, I'm running, oh yeah)
Runnin' with the devil (And I want more time)
[Outro]
Runnin' with the devil
Runnin' with the devil
Runnin' with the devil
Runnin' with the devil
Written by: Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony

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