Cover art for Change of the Guard by Steely Dan

Change of the Guard

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Nov. 19721 viewer7.4K views

Change of the Guard Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If you listen, you can hear it
It's the laughter in the street
It's the motion in the music
And the fire beneath your feet

[Chorus]
All the signs are right this time
You don't have to try so very hard
If you live in this world
You're feelin' the change of the guard
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

[Verse 2]
All you cowboys and your neighbors
Can you swallow up your pride?
Take your guns off, if you're willin'
And you know we're on your side

[Chorus]
If you wanna get through the years
It's high time you played your card
If you live in this world
You're feelin' the change of the guard
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
If you wanna get through the years
It's high time you played your card
If you live in this world
You're feelin' the change of the guard
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

[Outro]
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na

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“Change of the Guard” by Steely Dan delves into societal and personal transformations, commenting on the ever-evolving landscape of generations, the importance of adaptation, and embracing shifts. This song is a reflection on accepting changes in the world around us.

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Credits
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Recorded At
The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
Release Date
November 1972
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