Johnny B. Goode
Bill Haley & His Comets Lyrics

Way down Louisiana close to New Orleans,
This is where the story of Johnny B. Goode takes place, somewhere in the vicinity of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Johnny B. Goode lived in a log cabin that was hidden away in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and evergreens.

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood,
Johnny B. Goode's home was a humble log cabin that was built using simple materials like earth and wood.

Where lived a country boy name of Johnny B. Goode
This is where the artist of the song, Johnny B. Goode, lived.

He never ever learned to read or write so well,
Johnny B. Goode was not very skilled at reading or writing, but he had a natural talent for playing the guitar.

But he could play the guitar like ringing a bell.
Despite his lack of formal education, Johnny B. Goode was an incredibly talented musician who could play the guitar with incredible skill and precision.

Go Go Go Johnny Go Go Go Johnny B. Goode
This refrain serves as a rallying cry for Johnny B. Goode, encouraging him to keep playing his music and sharing his talent with others.

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny B. Goode would carry his prized possession, his guitar, in a simple sack that he slung over his shoulder.

And sit beneath the trees by the railroad track.
He would often stop by the railroad tracks and sit beneath the trees to play his music, inspired by the rhythm and sound of the trains passing by.

Oh, the engineers used to see him sitting in the shade,
The train engineers would often spot Johnny B. Goode sitting in the shade, strumming his guitar and lost in his own world of music.

Playing to the rhythm that the drivers made.
He would play his guitar along with the rhythm and beat of the trains passing by, creating a unique and original sound.

People passing by would stop and say Oh my that little country boy could play
As people passed by, they were amazed by the talent of this young, country musician, and would often stop to watch him play and listen to his music.

His mama told him someday he would be a man, And he would be the leader of a big old band.
Despite his humble beginnings, Johnny B. Goode's mother had faith in his musical talent, and believed that someday he would become a successful musician and bandleader.

Many people coming from miles around To hear him play his music when the sun go down
As Johnny B. Goode's fame grew, more and more people would come from miles away to hear him play his music, especially at night when the sun had set.

Maybe someday his name would be in lights Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight.
This line reflects the dreams and aspirations of Johnny B. Goode, hoping that someday his name would be on a marquee, announcing his performance to audiences around the world.