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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Vocals
David Bowie
David Bowie
Background Vocals
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Background Vocals
Thunder Thighs
Thunder Thighs
Background Vocals
Herbie Flowers
Herbie Flowers
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Songwriter
David Bowie
David Bowie
Arranger
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Mixing Engineer
David Bowie
David Bowie
Producer
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Producer
Ken Scott
Ken Scott
Recording Engineer
Mike Stone
Mike Stone
Mixing Engineer
Arun Chakraverty
Arun Chakraverty
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Refrain]
Won't you be my wagon wheel? (Spoke, spoke)
Won't you tell me, baby, how do you feel?
[Chorus]
Yeah, you got to live, yeah, your life
As though you're number one
Yeah, you got to live, yeah, your life
And make a point of having some fun
[PostChorus]
But if you think
That you get kicks from flirting with danger
Danger, ooh
Just kick her in the head and rearrange her
[Verse 1]
Oh, heavenly father, what can I do?
What she's done to me is making me crazy
Oh, heavenly father, I know I have sinned
But look where I've been, it's making me lazy
[Instrumental]
Won't you be my wagon wheel?
Won't you tell me, baby, how does it feel?
[Chorus]
You got to live, yeah, your life
As though you're number one
Yeah, you've got to live, yeah, your life
And make a point of having some fun
[PostChorus]
But if you think
That you get kicks from flirting with danger
Danger, ooh
Just kick her in the head and rearrange her
[Outro]
And then why don't you wake me, shake me?
Please don't let me sleep too long
Why don't you wake me, shake me?
Please don't let me sleep too long
Don't wanna miss it now, wake me, shake me, baby
Please don't let me sleep too long
I wanna know why don't you wake me, shake me?
Please don't let me sleep too long
Why don't you wake me (Wake me), shake me? (Shake me)
Please don't let me sleep too long
Why, why don't you wake me (Wake me), shake me? (Shake me)
Please don't let me sleep too long
Why don't you wake me (Wake me), shake me? (Shake me)
Please don't let me sleep too long
Why, why don't you wake me (Wake me), shake me? (Shake me)
Please don't let me sleep too long
Written by: Lou Reed

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