About The Song
Johnny B. Goode is a timeless rock and roll classic originally recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958. This iconic song, often hailed as one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time, tells the story of a young man named Johnny B. Goode who dreams of becoming a rock and roll star. With its infectious rhythm, catchy melody, and Berry’s signature guitar riffs, “Johnny B. Goode” has become a cultural touchstone, inspiring countless musicians and influencing the development of rock and roll music.
In 1986, Chuck Berry joined forces with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for a memorable performance of “Johnny B. Goode” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This rendition, featuring Springsteen’s energetic vocals and the E Street Band’s powerful backing, showcased the enduring appeal of Berry’s classic song and solidified its place in rock and roll history.
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Lyrics
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Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringing a bellGo go
Go Johnny go!
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Johnny B. Goode!He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineer would see him sittin’ in the shade
Strummin’ with the rhythm that the drivers made
The people passing by, they would stop and say
“Oh my, but that little country boy could play”
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Go Johnny go!
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Johnny B. Goode!
His mother told him, “Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big ol’ band
Many people comin’ from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name’ll be in lights
Sayin’ ‘Johnny B. Goode tonight!'”
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Go go go Johnny go!
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Johnny B. Goode!