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Playing Around Before the Party Starts by Childish Gambino

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Childish Gambino

Playing Around Before the Party Starts

From Because the Internet2013

Written by Childish Gambino, Ludwig Göransson

Produced by Ludwig Göransson

Lyrics

Playing Around Before the Party Starts

[Piano plays, distinct partying sounds]

Lyrics provided by LRCLIB

About this track

"Playing Around Before the Party Starts" is a song by Childish Gambino from the album Because the Internet, released in 2013. The song was written by Childish Gambino, Ludwig Göransson. It was produced by Ludwig Göransson.

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  • Ruben Rivera— 97 credits as recording engineer →
  • Childish Gambino— 597 credits as songwriter & producer →

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