Suzie Q
- Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics


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Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Baby, I love you, Susie Q
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q
Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true and never leave me blue, Susie Q

Well, say that you'll be mine
Well, say that you'll be mine
Well, say that you'll be mine
Baby, all the time, Susie Q

Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q
Baby, I love you, Susie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q

Oh, Susie Q
Oh, Susie Q




Oh, Susie Q
Baby, I love you, Susie Q

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Suzie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival are a classic example of a simple love song filled with admiration and affection, with hints of pleading for commitment. The singer repeats the name of his beloved Susie Q while expressing his fondness for her. He admires the way she walks and talks, suggesting that he is drawn to her physical presence and the way she communicates. The lines "say that you'll be true and never leave me blue" suggests that he is seeking a commitment from her that will ensure that she remains his forever. He then asks her to be with him all the time by saying "say that you'll be mine, baby, all the time, Susie Q."


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and a plea for love and commitment. It is a classic love song that captures the essence of early rock and roll music. The song has become legendary, and its simple lyrics are still appealing to new generations of music lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Baby, I love you, Susie Q
Expressing love for Susie Q


I like the way you walk
Appreciating Susie Q's gait/manner of walking


I like the way you talk
Appreciating Susie Q's way of speaking/conversing


I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q
Reiterating appreciation for the way Susie Q walks and talks


Well, say that you'll be true
Asking Susie Q for commitment and faithfulness


Well, say that you'll be true
Asking Susie Q for commitment and faithfulness


Well, say that you'll be true and never leave me blue, Susie Q
Asking Susie Q to commit herself to the relationship and never make the artist feel sad


Well, say that you'll be mine
Asking Susie Q to be the singer's partner


Well, say that you'll be mine
Asking Susie Q to be the artist's partner


Well, say that you'll be mine
Asking Susie Q to be the singer's partner


Baby, all the time, Susie Q
Asking Susie Q to be the singer's partner for all time


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Baby, I love you, Susie Q
Expressing love for Susie Q


I like the way you walk
Appreciating Susie Q's gait/manner of walking


I like the way you talk
Appreciating Susie Q's way of speaking/conversing


I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk, Susie Q
Reiterating appreciation for the way Susie Q walks and talks


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Oh, Susie Q
Addressing the woman named Susie Q


Baby, I love you, Susie Q
Expressing love for Susie Q




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dale Hawkins, Stanley J. Lewis, Eleanor Broadwater

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nabinthapa9637

Oh Susie Q, oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q baby I love you, Susie Q
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
Susie Q

Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true
Well, say that you'll be true and never leave me blue, Susie Q

Well, say that you'll be mine
Well, say that you'll be mine,
Well, say that you'll be mine, baby all the time, Susie Q

Uh uh 
Uh uh 
Uh uh 
Uh uh

Oh Susie Q, oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk I like the way you talk, Susie Q

Oh Susie Q, oh Susie Q
Oh Susie Q, baby I love you, Susie Q



All comments from YouTube:

@gibbo7687

i am 184 years old, and i've been listening to this song since the industrial revolution after discovering it in a road trip with my buddy Napoleon. Never gets old. Truly a classic.

@BoomsvaderArie

OHh Well I m just a 2 year old kid. They don’t make mUsiC LikE this nowadays

@christyrosenbergstudio801mom

You are really funny. I love your sense of humor.

@localstrangler566

Hell yeah grandbrotha

@blizzard2oo

I remember when you came thru along Hadrian's wall. I am only 183.

@divergingperspective8963

Did you eat the brown acid?

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@larrysmfll1872

I started diggin' CCR in high school. Still have their albums, still love to hear them ... loud. The group's music is fantastic with a sound unique to them. You can't listen to CCR and not have your mood brightened. Gotta love 'em!!

@RodFleming-World

Me too bud

@VitorSilva-jq8kh

What the hell is your pic

@johnbuller2132

I say REALLY LOUD.

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