Rock Around The Clock
Billy Haley His Comets Lyrics

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
The song invites the listener to join in the rocking from the early hours of 1 to 4 am.

Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
The rocking continues as the morning approaches, from 5 to 8 am.

Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
The song calls for rocking throughout the latter half of the day, from 9 am to 12 pm.

We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
The chorus of the song reiterates the intention to rock throughout the night.

Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
The singer encourages the listener to dress up and join in the excitement.

We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
The song promises good times starting from 1 am.

When the clock strikes two, three and four
The song acknowledges the passing of time but reiterates the intention to keep rocking through the early morning hours.

If the band slows down we'll yell for more
The song encourages the band to keep up the tempo, and the audience to demand more music.

When the chimes ring five, six and seven
As the morning approaches, the song reminds the listener of the earlier promise to keep rocking regardless of the time.

We'll be right in seventh heaven
The song assures the listener that the fun and enjoyment will continue into the morning hours.

When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
The song acknowledges the passage of time but maintains the commitment to keep rocking.

I'll be goin' strong and so will you
The song encourages the audience to keep up the energy and enthusiasm.

When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
As the day approaches noon, the song acknowledges the need to slow down and take a break.

Start a rockin' round the clock again
The song promises to resume the rocking when the time is right and the energy level is back up.

We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
The song repeats the intention to keep rocking all night, until the sun comes up.

We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
The song reiterates the central message of the song: a commitment to rock non-stop through the night.