Jumpin' Jack Flash

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Lyrics

I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
And I howled at my ma in the driving rain,
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas!
But it's all right. I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash,
It's a gas! Gas! Gas!

I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag,
I was schooled with a strap right across my back,
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas!
But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash,
It's a gas! Gas! Gas!

I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead.
I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled.
I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I was crowned with a spike right thru my head
But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas!
But it's all right, I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash,
It's a gas! Gas! Gas!

Jumping Jack Flash, its a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, its a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, its a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, its a gas
Jumping Jack Flash

B-side:	Child of the Moon
Format:	7
Released:	24 May 1968 (UK) 1 June 1968 (US)
Recorded:	March/April 1968
Genre:	Rock
Length:	3:40
Label:	London, Decca
Writer:	Jagger/Richards
Producer:	Jimmy Miller

"Epic rocker and vintage Stones anthem."

Personnel

Lead Vocals: Mick Jagger
Electric Guitars: Keith Richards & Brian Jones
Bass: Keith Richards
Drums: Charlie Watts (Floor Tom by Keith Richards)
Maracas: Mick Jagger/Brian Jones
Organ: Bill Wyman
Piano: Ian Stewart
Background Vocals: Mick Jagger & Keith Richards