Let The Good Times Roll
B.B. King & Bob Bland Lyrics
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You only live but once
And when you're dead you're done
So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good times roll
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
If you wanna have some fun
You gotta spend some cash
So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Go out and get together, let the good times roll
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
If you wanna have a ball
You better spend some cash
So let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Yeah, I don't care if you're young or old
Go out and get together, let the good times roll
Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
When the police comes around
Just tell them that the joint is closed
And let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get up and get together and let the good times roll
Hey everybody, tell everybody
That B.B. and Bob is in town
I got a dollar and a quarter
And I'm just rarin' theclown
But don't let nobody play me cheap
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep
I don't care if you're young or old
Let's get together and let the good times roll
Let them roll, let them roll
Let them roll, let them roll, let them roll, baby
Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long
Let them roll all night long
Let them roll, let them roll
Let them roll, let them roll all night long
Let them, can I hear it one more time, everybody
Let them roll, let them roll all night long
Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long
Oh shit
Oh shit
In the first verse of "Let the Good Times Roll," B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland are fooling around, encouraging people to enjoy themselves and make the most of life because it is short. In the chorus, they repeat the phrase "Let the good times roll" and encourage people to gather together and enjoy themselves regardless of their age. The second verse is more focused on money, suggesting that you can only have a good time if you have some cash. Money is required to have fun and enjoy yourself according to the lyrics. The second chorus repeats the idea that it doesn't matter how old you are, just get out and have some fun.
The third verse takes a more sinister turn, with B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland suggesting that the police might come in and try to shut down the party. They suggest that you should tell the police that the joint is closed, but continue to have fun. The final verse involves B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland introducing themselves to the people and telling them that they are in town. They don't have much money, but they're ready to have a good time. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "Let them roll" three times, encouraging the good times to continue all night long.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, everybody, let's have some fun
Let's enjoy ourselves and have a good time
You only live but once
We have a limited time on this earth
And when you're dead you're done
After we die, we can no longer experience life
Let the good times roll
Let's keep the fun going
I don't care if you're young or old
Age doesn't matter when it comes to having fun
Get together, let the good times roll
Let's come together and enjoy ourselves
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
Don't complain or be negative
If you wanna have some fun
To enjoy yourself
You gotta spend some cash
Sometimes you have to pay to have fun
Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
Tell the landlord to close up shop
When the police comes around
If the cops show up
Just tell them that the joint is closed
Say that the place is closed
Hey everybody, tell everybody
Spread the word
That B.B. and Bob is in town
That famous performers are in town
I got a dollar and a quarter
Not a lot of money
And I'm just rarin' theclown
Excited and ready to have fun
But don't let nobody play me cheap
Don't take advantage of me
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep
I have a little bit of money left
Let them roll all night long
Keep the fun going all night
Oh shit
Expression of surprise or excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Earl King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunshineace9174
Greetings from the "Land"
Just an F.Y.I.
The lyrics to this song is NOT true! Sure have some fun
You may only live for once
But when you're dead...
Oh No you're not Done!
It is appointed unto man ONCE to die AND then the judgement.
You are going to spend eternity SOMEWHERE - heaven or hell for ever!!!! You choose.
Be encouraged.
@theodorescott8127
My Mother music right here!! R I P Momma!! Always Love You
@44grannyg
This song was my Father's anthem .....he always wanted us to be together and having a good time!!!!!!
@ronfox5519
Salute too your dad!
@nolabinn2542
I was at this concert. Louisville Kentucky. Palace Theater. Best concert of my life. The entire audience was dancing.
@elizabethhutchinson4595
My dad passed in 2006. He would always play this song! I sing every word and everyone freaks out! My Daddy loved when they would play together. The blues are my best memories!!
@baddawg480
Two of the greatest! I wish I could have seen it live!
@veronica0902
Bobby Bland and BB King are up in the Heavens with the angels letting the good times roll.
@gelmann2
The first blues I heard as a kid was Bobby "Blue" Bland doing "I Pity the Fool" "Turn On Your Love Light" and "Stormy Monday Blues" in 1961 and 1962 they were played on TOP 40 Radio ! !
@MrCJK84
The drummer and bassist create a groove here as deep as the Grand Canyon - damn this sounds great!!!
@MrBeauGator
Can't get enough of these two cats! They both inspired me to be who and what I am...a "True Bluesman"!