Rock & Roll Music
Beatles Lyrics
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Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
Gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And lose the beauty of the melody
Until they sound just like a symphony
That's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
I took my loved one over across the tracks
And she can turn her mind to wailin' sax
I must admit they have a rocking band
Man, they were blowing like a hurricane
That's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
Gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
Way down South they had a jubilee
Them Georgia folks they had a jamboree
They're drinking home brew from a wooden cup
The folks are dancing, they got all shook up
And started playing that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
Don't care to hear them play a tango
And in the mood they take a mambo
It's way too early for a congo
So keep a-rocking that piano
That's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
Oh, they got rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
The Beatles' song "Rock & Roll Music" is a tribute to the pure energy and excitement that comes with listening to rock and roll. The song celebrates the simplicity, rhythm and groove of rock and roll music. The lyrics convey a message of liberty, self-expression and the ability to let loose in the moment. The song starts with a request by the singer to hear rock and roll music in any way possible, with any old beat and groove. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the importance of the back beat, which is a staple of rock and roll music. The singer compares rock and roll music to other music genres and concludes that none can compare to the energy and groove of rock and roll.
In the second verse, the singer contrasts his love for rock and roll music with modern jazz. He expresses a dislike for fast-paced jazz, which he feels detracts from the beauty of the melody, and turns it into something resembling a symphony. The singer prefers the raw energy and simplicity of rock and roll because it provides a solid beat that can't be lost even if played poorly or incorrectly. The singer then describes how he took his loved one across the tracks to listen to a rocking band play while she wailed on the saxophone, conveying the idea of how in rock and roll music, people can join forces and create something amazing, and how it brings people together in a way that no other genre can.
Overall, the song "Rock & Roll Music" is a celebration of the raw energy and excitement that can be found in rock and roll music. Its simple lyrics capture precisely how it feels to let loose and dance to the beat of rock and roll, as sung by the legendary harmonies of The Beatles. It is a testament to the genre's ability to bring people together, to let them express themselves, and to create something amazing.
Line by Line Meaning
Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music
I want to hear rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It doesn't matter how it's played
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
It has a strong rhythm that can't be messed up
Any old time you use it
It can be played any time
Gotta be rock and roll music
It must be rock and roll
If you wanna dance with me
If you want to dance with me
I've got no kick against modern jazz
I don't have anything against modern jazz
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
Unless they play it too quickly
And lose the beauty of the melody
And lose the beauty of the tune
Until they sound just like a symphony
Until it sounds like classical music
That's why I go for that that rock and roll music
That's why I like rock and roll music
I took my loved one over across the tracks
I took my loved one to a different part of town
And she can turn her mind to wailin' sax
And she can play the saxophone really well
I must admit they have a rocking band
I must admit they have a great band
Man, they were blowing like a hurricane
They were playing really intensely
Way down South they had a jubilee
In the South, they had a celebration
Them Georgia folks they had a jamboree
The people from Georgia had a party
They're drinking home brew from a wooden cup
They're drinking homemade alcohol from wooden cups
The folks are dancing, they got all shook up
The people are dancing and having a great time
And started playing that that rock and roll music
And started playing rock and roll music
Don't care to hear them play a tango
I don't want to hear them play a tango
And in the mood they take a mambo
And they may play a mambo
It's way too early for a congo
It's too early for a congo
So keep a-rocking that piano
So keep playing that piano in a rocking style
Oh, they got rock and roll music
Oh, they have rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you want to dance with me
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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