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Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics


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Come on over, baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Yes I said come on over, baby, baby, you can't go wrong
We ain't fakin' a whole lotta shakin' goin' on

Well, I said come on over, baby, we got chicken in the barn
Come on over, baby, babe, I got the bull by the horns
We ain't fakin', a whole lotta shakin' goin' on

Well, shake, baby, shake
I said shake, baby, shake
I said shake it, baby, shake it
Well shake, baby, shake

Come on over, whole lot of shakin goin' on
Ah let's go

Well, come over, baby, we got chicken in the barn
Whose barn, what barn, my barn
Come on over, baby, better got your bull by the horn
We ain't fakin', whole lot of shakin' goin' on

Easy now
Shake it, oh, shake it, baby
Yeah, you can shake one time for me
Well, I said on come over, baby, whole lot of shakin' goin' on
Now let's get real low one time now

Shake, baby, shake
All you gotta, honey, is kinda stand in one spot
Wiggle around just a little bit
That's what you gotta do, yeah
Ooh, babe, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Now let's go one time

Shake it, babe, shake it
Shake it, babe, shake
Shake it, babe, come on, babe
Shake it, babe, shake it
Come on over, whole lotta shakin' goin' on

Overall Meaning

The song "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" by Jerry Lee Lewis is a classic rock and roll tune that was released in 1957. It's a song about having a good time and dancing, and the lyrics encourage people to come on over and join in the fun. The song has a simple melody and repetitive lyrics that make it easy to sing along to.


The first verse of the song invites people to come and join in the dancing with lines like "Come on over, baby, whole lot of shakin' going on" and "you can't go wrong". The verses also mention chicken in the barn and bulls by the horns, which add to the overall fun and chaotic feel of the song.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the shaking and encourages listeners to move and groove to the music. The repetition of the lines "shake, baby, shake" and "whole lot of shakin' going on" make it clear that the focus of the song is on dancing and having a good time.


Overall, "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" is a lively and upbeat song that captures the spirit of rock and roll in the 1950s.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on over, baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I invite you to come over because we're going to have a really good time and there's going to be a lot of dancing.


Yes I said come on over, baby, baby, you can't go wrong
I am confirming that coming over to dance will be a great decision for you.


We ain't fakin' a whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm not exaggerating when I say there will be a lot of dancing and excitement.


Well, I said come on over, baby, we got chicken in the barn
I'm letting you know that in addition to dancing, we also have food available for you to enjoy.


Come on over, baby, babe, I got the bull by the horns
I am ready to take control and lead the festivities as we dance and have a good time.


Well, shake, baby, shake
I'm encouraging you to dance and move your body to the music and rhythm.


I said shake, baby, shake
I will keep repeating myself to make sure you understand that dancing is what we're here to do.


I said shake it, baby, shake it
I'm emphasizing the importance of dancing and how much fun it can be.


Well shake, baby, shake
I am continuing to motivate and encourage you to dance and shake your body to the music.


Come on over, whole lot of shakin goin' on
I'm reminding you that there will be lots of dancing and excitement waiting for you if you come over.


Well, come over, baby, we got chicken in the barn
I'm repeating myself to let you know that food will also be available if you're hungry.


Whose barn, what barn, my barn
I am providing information about where the food will be and who it belongs to.


Come on over, baby, better got your bull by the horn
I'm encouraging you to be confident and take control so that you can have the most fun possible.


Easy now
I'm reminding you to take it easy and not get too carried away while dancing and having fun.


Shake it, oh, shake it, baby
I'm reminding you again to dance and shake your body to the music and rhythm.


Yeah, you can shake one time for me
I'm specifically requesting that you dance and shake your body to the music one time for me.


Now let's get real low one time now
I'm suggesting that we change up the dance moves and try something a little different.


All you gotta, honey, is kinda stand in one spot
I'm explaining that even if you're feeling tired or not as confident in your dance moves, you can still participate by standing in one spot and moving your body a little bit.


Wiggle around just a little bit
I'm providing more specifics on how to dance and move your body while we enjoy the music.


That's what you gotta do, yeah
I'm reinforcing that dancing, even if it's just wiggling around a little, is what you need to do to have a good time.


Ooh, babe, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm excited about the dancing and fun that we're having, and it's clear that there is indeed a lot of shaking and movement happening.


Shake it, babe, shake it
I'm repeating my encouragement for you to dance and move your body to the music.


Come on over, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm reminding you once again that there is a lot of dancing and excitement happening, and you should come join in the fun.




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Written by: David Williams

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