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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Byrds
Performer
Jim McGuinn
12-String Guitar
Roger McGuinn
Lead Vocals
David Crosby
Vocals
Chris Hillman
Vocals
Vern Gosdin
Acoustic Guitar
Clarence White
Electric Guitar
Michael Clarke
Drums
Hugh Masekela
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roger McGuinn
Songwriter
Chris Hillman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gary Usher
Producer
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer
Tim Geelan
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
So you want to be a rock 'n' roll star?
Then listen now to what I say
Just get an electric guitar
Then take some time and learn how to play
And with your hair swung right and your pants fit tight
It's gonna be all right
Then it's time to go downtown
Where the agent man won't let you down
Sell your soul to the company
Who are waiting there to sell plasticware
And in a week or two, if you make the charts
The girls'll tear you apart
Price you paid for your riches and fame
Was it all a strange game? You're a little insane
The money that came and the public acclaim
Don't forget what you are
You're a rock 'n' roll star
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
Writer(s): Christopher Hillman, Joan Mcguinness
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