Running Free

"Running Free" is the debut single by Iron Maiden. It was written by bassist Steve Harris and vocalist Paul Di'Anno and was released as a single in February 8th 1980. It is the third track of the 1980 studio album Iron Maiden.

1980 7" UK Single

 * 1) "Running Free"
 * 2) "Burning Ambition"

7" Japanese Single

 * 1) "Prowler"
 * 2) "Running Free"

1985 7" Live Single

 * 1) "Running Free" (Live at Long Beach Arena, California, America, 14–17 March 1985)
 * 2) "Sanctuary" (Live at Long Beach Arena, California, America, 14–17 March 1985)

1985 12" Live Single

 * 1) "Running Free" (Live at Long Beach Arena, California, America, 14–17 March 1985)
 * 2) "Sanctuary" (Live at Long Beach Arena, California, America, 14–17 March 1985)
 * 3) "Murders in the Rue Morgue" (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, 8–10 & 12 October 1984)

Lyrics
Okay Just sixteen a pickup truck Out of money out of luck I've got no where to call my own Hit the gas and here I go

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free

I spend the night in L.A. jail Listen to the sirens wail But they ain't got a thing on me I'm running wild, I'm running free, yeah

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free Get out of my way

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free Break

Pulled her at the bottle top Whiskey dancing disco hop And all the boys are after me And that's the way it's gonna be, yeah

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running free yeah, I'm running free, oh

I'm running free yeah, I'm running free I'm running I'm running free yeah, I'm running, I'm running I'm running free Ooh yeah, I'm running

I'm running free yeah, I'm running, I'm running I'm running free Ooh yeah, I'm running I'm running free yeah, I'm running, I'm running I'm running free Yeah

Ahh, ahh Ahh, ahh

Length

 * Album version: 3:04
 * 1985 live version: 3:26

Personnel

 * Paul Di'Anno - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Dennis Stratton - guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Clive Burr - drums