Rock around the Clock
1-01 Bill Haley and His Comets Lyrics


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One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight

Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes two, three and four
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets describe a wild and energetic party where the guests are going to dance and rock all night long. The song starts with the countdown from one to twelve, as if invoking the passing hours of the party. The lyrics then invite the listeners to dress up and join the fun when the clock strikes one. The chorus repeats that the partygoers are going to rock until broad daylight, emphasizing the never-ending energy and excitement of the gathering.


The second verse introduces the presence of a band, whose music is essential to keep the party going. If the band slows down, the lyrics assert, the guests will demand more music. The third verse describes the partygoers reaching a state of bliss when the chimes ring five, six, and seven, implying that they are not aware of time passing by. The fourth verse promises that even in the late hours of the night, when most people would feel exhausted, both the singer and the audience will still be going strong. Finally, the chorus is repeated, and the lyrics suggest that when the party finally pauses at midnight, it is only a momentary break before starting again.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Let's start rocking right from three in the evening till early morning.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
The fun goes on as the clock progresses from evening to night with more and more energetic music.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
As the night progresses, we'll get more charged-up with rock music, leading to a wonderful night that we'll never forget.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We'll be dancing to some classic rock-and-roll music all night.


Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
Wear your best clothes and come with me; we'll have a great time dancing.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
As the night begins with the clock striking one, we'll have loads of fun and let ourselves loose.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We'll keep rocking out until the wee hours of the morning.


When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even when the clock strikes two, three and four in the morning, we'll still be dancing with joy and having fun.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band takes a break, we'll encourage them to keep playing more fun songs and keep the party going.


When the chimes ring five, six and seven
As the clock strikes five, six and seven in the morning, all we'll feel is pure joy and be in complete heaven.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be in a paradise of good music and happiness all night long.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Even when dawn breaks at eight, nine, ten, or eleven, we won't stop having a good time.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We'll still be dancing and rocking strong, full of youthful energy.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
At midnight, we'll take a break and cool down for a bit.


Start a rockin' round the clock again
After cooling off, we'll start the party once again, and rock around the clock till dawn.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We'll keep rocking all night and never stop having fun with the timeless classic, rock-and-roll music.




Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers

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Comments from YouTube:

LittleLakeShane

This is a great version! It’s nice that the boys and girls sing the their own versions!

LittleLakeShane

I love this version! The guys and gals do great with their parts!!

phantom1897

This is a classis LW interpretation of a famous song. Very nice!!!

Christopher Judge

The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins, goin' at it: "Happy Days" style!

LittleLakeShane

I thought of Potsie Weber myself.

LeRougeSork

I like this version, and the real one. But this is a really cool one.

Keith Kirk

Too bad Lawrence Welk didn't stay around long enough to have a go at rap music.

Joe Brooks

@royamd You are so right. They fail to capture the spirit of the music and the era, but I suppose it was more pallateable to the geriatric audience who had a taste for wholesomeness.

Pickinbuddy

Cute! I wish Neil LeVang could've taken a stab at that Danny Cedrone guitar solo...and that upright bass player could've played slap-style...Welk's sax man Henry Cuesta always did look like Rudy Pompilli!

madi.yi

haha i play this song in band!!!! :D

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