Let The Good Times Roll
B. B. King & Bobby Blue 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
The lyrics to B.B. King & Bobby Blue Bland's song "Let The Good Times Roll" invite everyone to have fun and forget their worries. The message throughout the song is to enjoy life to the fullest because it's short and uncertain. The first verse encourages people to participate in life, regardless of their age, and enjoy every moment while they can, because once they are gone, they cannot come back.
The following verses indicate that fun requires some effort, such as spending money, and that people should not waste time speaking negatively or being pessimistic. Instead, they should focus on having a good time and, if necessary, ask the landlord to close the doors when the police arrive, so they can continue to party uninterrupted.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the same message: "Let the good times roll" - encouraging everyone to have a great time and not to hold back from experiencing life’s pleasures.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let The Good Times Roll" are a call to seize the day and enjoy every moment, reminding listeners not to take life for granted but to live each day as if it were their last.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, everybody, let's have some fun
Life is short, so let's enjoy it to the fullest by having fun
You only live but once
We live only once and must make the most of our time
And when you're dead you're done
Death is the end of life, so we need to enjoy it while we're alive
So let the good times roll
Let's have a great time and enjoy ourselves
I don't care if you're young or old
Everyone can join in and have fun, regardless of age
Get together, let the good times roll
Let's come together and make merry
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
Stop being negative and start enjoying life
If you wanna have some fun
To have a good time, you need to be willing to spend some money
You gotta spend some cash
Money is necessary to have a fun time
Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
Let's party without any disturbance from the outside world
When the police comes around
If the authorities come, pretend the party's over
Just tell them that the joint is closed
Inform the police that the party is over
Hey everybody, tell everybody
Spread the word that B.B. and Bobby Blue are here
That B.B. and Bob is in town
Publicize the arrival of the famous musicians
I got a dollar and a quarter
Even if you don't have much, you can still enjoy life
And I'm just rarin' the clown
Even if you're feeling a little down, you can still have fun
But don't let nobody play me cheap
Don't let anyone take advantage of you or spoil your fun
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep
I have a little extra money that I plan to use to continue enjoying myself
Let them roll, let them roll
Let the good times continue
Oh shit
An exclamation indicating excitement and enthusiasm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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"!