Puzzle 1: “Bonfire Song”

Here’s the first contest puzzle. Solve using the Crossword Compiler applet below, download a PDF, or use Across Lite. The meta is one of the top 500 top rock and roll songs of all time (according to Rolling Stone magazine). Send in your answer below.

Bonfire Song by Pete Muller

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The deadline to submit an answer has passed. The solution will be posted Tuesday May 8.