The album version is 3 minutes 20 seconds long. Its first 6 seconds repeat the basic rhythm played with electronic drums, a Gibson acoustic guitar, a Fender bass guitar and a Fender Telecaster electric guitar. This rhythm continues through most of the song, stopping only for its first line. The first verse ends at 0:37 and is followed by a very similar second verse, which is however shorter by one line. A stacked guitar accompaniment (Red Special) appears at the end of the second verse (1:03), and between 1:15 and 1:17 it is replaced by a synthesizer. A synthesizer solo starts at 1:33 and is assisted by a guitar. The last verse starts in the second minute, it additionally features a synthesizer and a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar. The song pauses at the final line "I've got to break free", followed by the fade out. This version was released on the album "The Works" and on some singles.