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Johnny B Goode Lyrics
Artist: Chuck Berry
Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans
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 the 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
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineerswould see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
People passing by they would stop and say
Oh my that little country boy could play
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
His mother told him "Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big old band.
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight."
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
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Comments/Interpretations
Perfect lyrics except theres an extra "go" at the end
fasntastic to be able to refer to critical cultural materials such as Mr berry's lyrics and we are deeply grateful for the work you do..should be government sponsored or funded at the very least..Many thanks again
i love the song so much
'mazing song that is.... Just mazing i love it
Good lyrics
Thanks for the lyrics. sing this somng in my own way at first hehe. Thaks again!
I found this for my daughters talent show next year and she bookmarked this place. She really likes this website and page.
that is a very good song ilove it
That son rocks fellows. It`s soo good, dude.
brilliant song... hendrix version is fantastic.
loco dale presta atencion.
I like this song i have first heard it in the movie "Back 2 the future"
haha, i heard it in back 2 the future too!
Just watching Back Top The Future on ITV2 now. Great Song just wanted to find out what all he lyrics were.
this lyrics rules, HARRY it isn't a matha fuckin' xtra "go" in the end, so shut the f*ck up
very good for this music. i like it
oh my! but* that little country boy.....
falan, I do think you are right!
Is that a tom-tom briefly playing during the line 'there stood a log cabin made of earth and wood'?
cheers, now i can sing this while i play guitar, all time classic, sounds awesome =]
AMO ESTA CANCION!
AMO ESTE TEMA=)
There isn't a fu**ing "go" at the and!!! -.-
deep down in* louisiana...
to hear you play your music till* the sun...
He plays the guitar just like his ringing the bell
This is a great song! It will always remind me of Back 2 the Future with Michael J. Fox up on stage. lol Go Johnny Go Go!!!!
he got more of the song that i did. cut the guy some slack
James you are a fucking bastard... Nick is right is Oh my because that little country boy could play. So fuck you..
fucking awesome song
THE LYRICS AND SONG ARE PERFECT THATS WHY IM GOIN TO PLAY IN FRONT OF EVERYONE
ermm im just gonna say blues is meant to be a bit free flowing so people have thier own variations of this song. ive personally made up my own verse to this based on my own experiences. so all u sadacts who listen to songs far too closely and have too much spare time chill out and enjoy life!!
you missed IN louisiana
It's not only a rock and roll theme, it's not only a rock and roll anthem, it's "the" rock and roll anthem. Long live Chuck Berry, be proud of such an american ambassador. Not like those criminal suckers that you put in white house.
Not exactly there Jack....try about 10 years before Keith Richards...it was John Lennon who said that
I nailed my girlfriend for the first time listening to this song
your lyrics are fully sickbro jus mazing
I love this song and I also llove teh gituar! Awesome song and I would love learn to play like he does! -Love-Surfing-fun-
'Goat Tit' You are awfully rude. GET A LIFE!
Best Rock n Roll ever!!!
viva el rock
Mr. Mike... actually, John Lennon said, "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'."
Last line in first verse should read: But he could play a* guitar just like a ringin' a bell
The Song!!!!
Go Johnny Go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Add "in" before "Louisiana".
jeff b is right
what asong . never tired of listening to it
dude guys.... just because they hear the song differently doesn't mean you should tell them to shut up because you think their wrong (hint hint: goat tit) you need to calm down cause it's just a song
markucci siempre te vamos a extrañar :s
masterpiece
This song is amazing and the lyrics are pretty much spot on, what does it matter if their not though, how many times have you seen a band live and heard variations on the songs that you love? It's just part of the experience. Besides this website isn't the bible of rock and roll lyrics, Jesus it's just a reference site, if you don't agree with it then set up your own.
I've been playing this song for the last 25yrs and like Chuck the lyrics differ slightly each performance. It's rock & roll after all!!!
Hi there, there is an extra go at the end for every one information... v good lyrics
its ok song but not my taste off music I like pop music like vanessa hudgens and ashley tisdale and kylie minogue it is not what i like xxxgeorgia wass
This is the best song ever!!!! I love it in Back to the Future!!!! I'm under 11 and I love that music!!!!
It's totally ammazziinng - you cant NOT love it :)
This is a very good song, thanks for the lyrics mate and every one bitching about getting the lyrics dead right, really need to get out more! I mean who cares about an extra 'go', seriously!!!! Get a clue fool... mmmwah x
theres right amount of go ;)
She is right
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mnogoq qka pesni4ka breeeeeee
you all should hear the Grateful Dead cover this masterpiece!
dude i love this song, it is classic chuck berry! thanks for the lyrics!
love this osng, classic berry! thanks for the lyrics!
In the end of the version i have there sure is go go go totaly sure of it!
love it
Great song! I sang to the lyrics while listening to the song and I'm surprized that the lyrics I found online were correct for once.
What's with all the swearing just look at the lyrics in the cd cover. Get over it.
kick ass song, and the jimi hendrix version is fucking amazing
I fucking LOVE this song! I heard this song the first time in "back 2 the future", but the text that they sing in that movie ain't the right one :( 2 bad, but it still rocks!
It's just perfect, no extra go, at least in the studio version (perhaps you've got a live version?).
Never was quite sure of the exact lyrics...so I'll take your word for it ! Chuck wrote it... Jimi Hendrix played the shit out of it live ( one of my top 5 all time favorite songs) and it STILL kicks ass today....simply CLASSIC !!!
i love that song instead of go johnny go it should be go chuck go
F'ing classic shit.
The lyrics are SUPER good!! I love the song too! :)
Given all the incredible amount of descriptive words in the English language it shows a pitifully limited intellect to have to resort to the offensive swear words so often used by correspondents.
OH NO U DIDNT
Hey Jared, that's so cool. I'm a Geezer and I heard it and loved it 1st time around.
perfect song,NOW STOP SWEARING RETARDS
I LOVE THE WHOLE OF THE START BEFORE HE STARTS SINGIN!
the lyrics is good except there's one extra go at the end and you forgot to space engineers and would.
Im god so i cant be wrong so calm down its a good lyric sheet so its missing an "in" or a "go" who the FUCK care.....
Blasphemy!!!!!!!!!
Yup, god is right.
I just want to say when you're up on stage singing this, the lyrics often change slightly. Anyone who performs regularly knows this. For those think you have to have an extra go, or are having a hemorrhage about one or two words, relax. Some songs have four or five versions of lyrics and no one is going to shoot the other person for changing the original. Listen to all the versions of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen out there. Enough said.
its a good song i first heard of it when Marty McFly played it in Back to The Future part 1
I agree god your a great father
fuck
Judas Priest's version is awesome
top banget lagu ini. go go go
There is no extra go, that "go" is in the song too. thanks for the lirycs.
this song is a oldie and is awesome
Go go go!!
got to dance to it.love it
thanks for that u tried ur best at the lyrics but there some different words reminds me of back to the future
ahah
This is good, but I thought my Thriller was better
This song is so amazing, that it was included in voyager missions, in fact the furthest human objects in the universe.
There is a "go" too much in the text.
John Lennon once said about this legend, "If Rock n' Roll had another name, it'd be Chuck Berry." And I agree with that, full force. Chuck Berry is a legend.
i agree c berry is a legend...
I'm from Argentinian, I sing in a Blues Band and we do classics american black blues. I love chuck berry's music.
phantastic autobiographic lyrics !!
harry is wrong
Awesome song. George Thorogood did an amazing cover as well....listen if you get chance!
The gratest soundtrack, i ever heard...Funny and positive:)
people, these lyrics are correct except for some missing spaces, the words you use to 'correct' them are wrong. for example ' like a' ringin' a bell' is slang for 'as easy as ringing a bell' so just get your facts rght before commenting
I'm 10 years old! I can play this on guitar! I'm not kidding! the chords go as followed: a 4 measures d 2 measures a 2 measures e 1 measure d 1 measure a 1 measure e 1 measure. This is a great song. (Oh, and no extra go)
As I know, the beatles did a cover,too.And the same,the rolling stone did one. But they played not as good as Chuck.
Everything is great and all lyrics except this one are incorrect
perfect song, I just cant heare it and not go dancing
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i watched the movie its class i watch part 1 2 and 3
go elvis go!!the king.10x for the lyrics
awesome
Initially I thought these lyrics had some mistakes, however, that was because I was listening to the back to the future version. I then listened to a live Chuck Berry version and these lyrics are correct. Different versions do tend to slightly change lyrics adn phrasing, but that is not reason to get abusive and your knickers in a twist.
these lyrics are completely wrong. you are all gay
Fuck you mother fucking cunts you all should grab the computer mouse and shove it up your ASS, lyrics are MoTHERFUCKING perfect ok?!!! Now go play with traffic!!!
the lyrics are COMPLETELY wrong...get it f***in right
this is the best song ever!!
I and my classmates sing and play this song in a school celebration! This song is fabulous!
im 15 and Elvis is my hero!!! I love his version of this song, tis awesome, i am performer and from personal experience, you generally improvise and try new amazing things when you perform... Some of you really do need to chill about this, arguing about it is offending the magic, soul and sheer existence of rock and roll.
I love you chuck
The first line is wrong. It's Deep down in Jamaica close to Magorville (or close to that) back up in the woods on top of a hill. Everything else is right but that.
The first line is wrong. It's Deep down in Jamaica close to Magorville (or close to that) back up in the woods on top of a hill. Everything else is right but that. And that this is Written by Peter Tosh...
there is not extra go
this song is dabomb
it starts out with "Deep down IN Louisiana..."
wow i love this song now my brother can play his drums to it and i can sing to it i think this is brill.
Listen to the really old Beatles version if you want to hear John Lennon taking liberties with the lyrics. The rhythm is changed slightly and it needs the extra words to plug the holes. eg 'he never learned to read or write a book so well' etc
Thanks for the lyrics, great job.
A pioneer of rock
I like the song. Especially the way it starts off with the electric guitar then how the piano comes in. Man can Chuck Berry play.
Hey Chuck, it's your cousin, Marvin Berry.....
It was a great song when I first heard it on American Bandstand, just enjoy it and don't analyze it to death.
You know that SOUND you been lookin for...
Back to the Future...This is a hit...and pioneers of Rock way before people knew Rock and Marty killed it in the movie when he said ur kids would like it...its dope
thx thx thx
this song is kool because me and my dad love to listen to Johnny B. Goode
hello america this is the viper here thats it okay byeand one more thing im also gay
thumbs up if you first heard this song in back to the future.
Amazing Song.. appreciate the person who shared the lyrics..
Awesome Song! Just love it. :)
jonny be bad....
huh i like it wen michael j fox plays it!!!!
i prefer chuck berry as the king of rock n roll..:/
back to the future. yo.
this song became my faviourite ever since i herd it on hoilday!:)
So awesome. if you watch the first back to the future one. marty mcfly sings it :D FREAKIN' AWESOME SONG. I COULD F*CKING SING IT ALL DAY! i thought there was motor in it some where. lol
everyone is arguing over the internet...someone doesnt have a life!!!!!!!!
I hate you all!
this song is awesome! thank you back to the future!:)
It's awesome but a little to fast
I like this song...I heard this song first time in Back to future...It's really good
Hey Rick, its your cousin Marvin; Marvin ASTLEY. You know that mediocre, generic sound you've been looking for? Well, listen to THIS!!!
YO man, you rock! Neat bro. Back 2 the future!
Fuckin' amazing
Its deep down IN lousiana
This is the funniest thread i've ever seen.
Oh Ya!!!!!!!!!
hello, in the versions i've heard there is a "shure" behind "could play".
amanda e ana e toi e cars
I first heard this song in back to the future, keep it alive dude.
i heard in back to the future first too
That is a GREAT song. I heard it first in Back To The Future, and dince that I've been loving it!
Hey there - some of the WANKERS previous comments - are these people deaf or just dumb & stupid - the lyrica match what I hte song says perfectly. Ya gotta wonder...
Chuck Berry is the best:-)))
I prefer lady gaga...
No space between engeneers and would. Not so perfect after all, eh
pure greatness! thank you Mr. Berry
That song is FREAKING AWESOME!!!!! It is one of my top FAVORITES!!!!!
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it."
The R&R standard. Regarding the lyrics, get over yourselves ladies; have fun with it. Check out the Johnny Winter live at Woodstock version. Awesome! Long live Chuck Berry!
Please check the lyrics on the official Chuck Berry website, then make your comments. Have a Goode day.
Don't mind me, I'm just going to leave my mark here.
osm song !
As I was getting my gear ready for this weekend drill, for some odd reason this song just popped into my head. So I wanted to learn the lyrics. Man I wish we had the power of the internet back in 85' when I was growing up.
one of the best starts of a song ever
thanks for the licryys and everything :D biie biie
There are, according to Google Chrome 30 Fuck, 2 Fucker, 2 Fucks, 2 Fucked, 7 Fucking. That includes this post. Lyrics are almost correct, but if you dint know them then why worry?
who in the hell would name themselves 'goat tit"
hi my name is john an dim a fucking faggot and i would like to get with one of you guys and i go to rincon high school and im 12 years old
And we care about one tiny mistake because...??????
Hi guys from 6 years ago^^
Deep down _IN_ lousisiana
Dude I aint trying to sound like a snob but honestly If you listen to the song Chuck throws in an extra "GO" in the last chorus haha, so it's good.
Been playing this song for nearly 50 years &still love playing it thank you
these lyrics are great but instead of Oh my that little country boy could play, it is oh my BUT that little country boy can play x
It's rock and roll. The lyrics change a little at every rendition. An extra go here, a different preposition there. Get a life.
it's rock n roll, and I very hapy listen the jonhy b.good song
"You're gonna love this, it's a classic......... Well, it's a classic where I come from."
Well I think this song is hip fun & funky .!
Tommy was a musician in my home town who ended up with his own live music venue. If a band couldn't play Johnny B. Goode at the audition they didn't get a slot.
@Marty McFly... you didnt say it was a classic... yoi said it was an oldie where you came from
BEST SONG OF THE 50s AWALS A CLASSIC FIRST HEARD OF IT IN BACK TO THE FUTURE CHUCK BERRY IS AMAZING YOU CANT BEET HIM 25 BEST ARTIST OF ALL TIME IT WILL NEVER BE OLD WELL IT BE OLD BUT IT WILL STILL BE VERY VERY POPUALER I LISINT TO IT EVERY DAY GREAT LRICIS ITS SO GREAT YOU SEE HIS OTHER ARE GREAT HE MUST BE ATLEAST 80 NOW BUT I DONT WONT TO BE AGEEST BY IM WATCH BACK TO THE FUTURE RIGHT NOW L.O.L SEE YOU GUYS LATER P.S AND KEEP ON LISTENING TO CHUCK BERRY BECAUSE HE ROCKS SO MUCH
Gonna play this this weekend at the big dance with our local Rock Band, "Elevation". Fun stuff on the guitar! Come to Evanston, WY and see Feb 14th
JUST HEARD THE BEATLES COVER VERSION FROM "LIVE AT THE BBC" CRACKING COVER VERSIONL, THEY ALSO COVER SOME J.CASH ON THERE TOO... WELL WORTH A LISTEN!
yo thanks for the lyrics their great!! but do you know what grade johnny b good is?? btw i love classic rock and want to stick a band up and be famous and i will in lets say 20 years you'll hear me on the radio and see my guitar albums and posters of me and all so just get a tatoo with my name so you'll remember me.
t fluck
Terrific stuff by Chuck Berry, but Hendrix at Berkley is absolutely awesome-even me Berry would probably agree. Two same but completely different musicians.
THIS IS ON OF MY FAV SONGS
Thai os one of the most greatest songs on earth. This really means something to me.
J'adore le chanson
There is one go messing but who cares! The verses are spot on. Thanks
Its impossible to try not to play air guitar for this song. Its so GREAT.
I hate swearing so pls dont
like these lyrics! its like a little story
Goat Tit your a fuckin dumbass it says Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans it should say Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans so stop freaking out on ppl for tryin to help out DUMBASS
IM RIGHT FOREVER IM NOT RUDE IMEIT GUST BEING RIGHT YOU WARE BSY BEING WRONG YOU FOOTL
Jesus this thread is seven years old I'm still getting hate from it
Goat tit you made comment in 2008!! and u back now again in 2014 lol
I first heard this song on the radio in 1957 - I have heard it a ton of times - Mr Berry recorded this more than once and lots of people have recorded it and the lyrics change from one recording to the next - even Chuck Berry recordings. BUT the original say Down'n Louisiana... While Elvis might be King, the Founding Father of Rock and Roll is Chuck Berry!
Trop bon.
It's fantastic!!!!!!!!! I heard it for the first time in "Back to the Future" and I have instantly loved it!!!
whop whoop
In my opinion this is one of the songs that I liked, I pity people today hear trash instead of these very memorable classics
Fantastical masterpiece
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R.I.P. Chuck
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The lyrics were small.
Ya'll leave my fourth father alone!
oh yeah
Even in 2023 Harry there is no extra go at the end