Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC (Bon Scott's Years) Lyrics


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If you're havin' trouble with the high school head
He's givin' you the blues
You want to graduate but not in 'is bed
Here's what you gotta do
Pick up the phone
I'm always home
Call me any time
Just ring
36 24 36 hey
I lead a life of crime

Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap

You got problems in your life of love
You got a broken heart
He's double dealin' with your best friend
That's when the teardrops start, fella
Pick up the phone
I'm here alone
Or make a social call
Come right in
Forget about him
We'll have ourselves a ball

Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap

If you got a lady and you want her gone
But you ain't got the guts
She keeps naggin' at you night and day
Enough to drive ya nuts
Pick up the phone
Leave her alone
It's time you made a stand
For a fee
I'm happy to be
Your back door man

Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap yeah
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap

Concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT
Done dirt cheap
Neckties, contracts, high voltage
Done dirt cheap

Dirty deeds
Do anything you wanna do
Done dirty cheap
Dirty deeds
Dirty deeds




Dirty deeds
Done dirt cheap

Overall Meaning

"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a song by AC/DC, with lyrics advocating for the idea that for the right price, there's nothing they wouldn't do. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who can solve any problem for you, no matter how morally dubious it might be. The first stanza warns of a high school head who's giving someone the blues and they want out of his bed. The chorus of "Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap" follows, and the verse repeats, advising the listener to "forget about him" and come have a good time. The next stanza talks about a friend double-crossing the listener, aggravating them to tears. The final lines of each verse repeat the refrain of "Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap."


Line by Line Meaning

If you're havin' trouble with the high school head
If you're having trouble with the head of the high school


He's givin' you the blues
He is causing you trouble and misery


You want to graduate but not in 'is bed
You want to graduate without being involved in any inappropriate activities


Here's what you gotta do
Here is what you should do


Pick up the phone
Make a phone call


I'm always home
I'm always available to help you


Call me any time
You can call me anytime


Just ring
Just call me


36 24 36 hey
I have a voluptuous figure


I lead a life of crime
I am a criminal


Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
Illicit activities performed inexpensively


You got problems in your life of love
You are having issues in your romantic life


You got a broken heart
You are heartbroken


He's double dealin' with your best friend
Your partner is cheating on you with your best friend


That's when the teardrops start, fella
That's when you start crying


Or make a social call
Visit me just to socialize


Come right in
Enter my house


Forget about him
Don't worry about your partner


We'll have ourselves a ball
We will have a good time


If you got a lady and you want her gone
If you want to get rid of your girlfriend


But you ain't got the guts
But you don't have the courage


She keeps naggin' at you night and day
She keeps bothering you constantly


Enough to drive ya nuts
Enough to make you crazy


Leave her alone
Break up with her


It's time you made a stand
It's time you stand up for yourself


For a fee
In exchange for payment


Your back door man
Your secret lover


Concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT
Methods of killing people


Neckties, contracts, high voltage
Ways to manipulate or kill people


Do anything you wanna do
Do whatever you want


Dirty deeds
Illegal or morally questionable activities


Done dirt cheap
Performed inexpensively


Dirty deeds
Illicit activities


Dirty deeds
Illegal or morally wrong actions


Done dirt cheap
Performed inexpensively




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Written by: ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG, RONALD BELFORD SCOTT

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Lyrics:

If you're havin' trouble with the high school head
He's givin' you the blues
You want to graduate, but not in his bed
Here's what you gotta do
Pick up the phone, I'm always home
Call me anytime
Just ring, 3-6-2-4-3-6, hey
I lead a life of crime
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
You got problems in your life of love
You got a broken heart
He's double dealin' with your best friend
That's when the teardrops start, fella
Pick up the phone, I'm here alone
Or make a social call
Come right in, forget about him
We'll have ourselves a ball, hey
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap (oh)
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
Oh yeah
If you got a lady and you want her gone
But you ain't got the guts
She keeps naggin' at you night and day
Enough to drive you nuts
Pick up the phone, leave her alone
It's time you made a stand
For a fee, I'm happy to be
Your back door man, woo
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds (done dirt cheap)
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap (yeah)
Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap
Concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT
(Done dirt cheap)
Neckties, contracts, high voltage
(Done dirt cheap)
Do anything you want me to
(Done dirt cheap)
(Dirty deeds)
Dirty deeds, dirty deeds
(Done dirt cheap)
Yeah



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@aviepicgamer7122

The amount of subtle jojo references dropped by jojo fans here is heartwarming.
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@polo3126

man is a miracle that these type of coments keep appearing

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Idk know who Jojo is but did someone say this was the place to run a train?

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d4c=Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

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@Idontknow17709

i would imagine a guy with a metal ball being able to spin fighting the american president with this song

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@skanderhadhri6985

My disabled friend on a wheelchair stood up listening to this, then he went on a horse race across America

@Hans172.

And here i thought he had no power to stand

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Jojo reference LOL

@aaronalfaro955

This seems so, bizarre

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