Tribute to one of the greatest
In the business
Mister Chuck Berry, son
Well, I left my home in Norfolk, Virginia
California on my mind
Straddled that Greyhound
And took it into Raleigh
And on across Caroline
Well, we stopped in Charlotte
We bypassed Blackhill
Never was a minute late
We were ninety miles out
Of Atlanta about sunup
Rolling out of Georgia state
Now won't somebody help me
Get out of Louisiana
Help me get to Houston Town
Cause there's people there
Who care a little bit about me
And they won't let the poor boy down
Well, sure as you're born
They bought me a silk suit
And put luggage in my hand
And I woke up high over Albuquerque
On a jet to the promised land
Well, way down in Louisiana
Close to New Orleans
Way back up in the woods
Among the evergreens
There was a little shack
Made of earth and wood
Where lived a little boy
Named Johnny B Goode
Who never ever learned
To read or write so well
But he could play that guitar
Just like a ringing a bell
Go, go
Go, Johnny, go
Go
Go, Johnny, go
Go
Go, Johnny, go
Go
Go, Johnny, go
Go
Johnny B Goode
Well, up in the morning and out to school
The teacher is teaching the golden rule
American history and practical math
Studying hard and hoping to pass
While working your fingers right down to the bone
The guy in the back he won't leave you alone
Well, "Ring-ring" goes the bell
The cook in the lunchroom is ready to sell
You're lucky if you can find a seat
You're fortunate if you have time to eat
Well, back in the classroom open your book
The teacher you don't know how mean she looks
Well, now as I was a motivating over the hill
I saw Maybelline in a Coupe deVille
Cadillac rolling on an open road
Nothing outrun my V8 Ford
Cadillac doing about ninety-five
Bumper to bumper
Rolling side to side
Maybelline
Why can't you be true?
Oh, Maybelline
Why can't you be true?
Honey, you done started back doing the things
You used to do
Well, long distance operator
Give me Memphis, Tennessee
Help me find the party
Trying to get in touch with me
Well, she did not leave her number
But I know who placed the call
Because my uncle he took the message
And he wrote it on the wall