Let The Good Times Roll
Bobby 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 "Let the Good Times Roll," Bobby Bland and B.B. King are encouraging their listeners to let loose and have a good time, regardless of their age or financial situation. The song begins with a call to action: "Hey, everybody, let's have some fun / You only live but once / And when you're dead you're done," emphasizing the need to seize the moment and enjoy life. The chorus repeats the phrase "let the good times roll," a message that is reinforced throughout the song.
The second verse addresses the need to spend money to have fun. Bland and King suggest that people shouldn't complain about the cost of having a good time, but should instead embrace the opportunity: "If you wanna have some fun / You gotta spend some cash." The third verse adds a bit of rebelliousness to the song, as they encourage listeners to keep the party going despite the appearance of the police: "Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors / When the police comes around / Just tell them that the joint is closed."
Throughout the song, Bland and King use repetition and call-and-response techniques to engage their listeners and create a sense of community. The song has a lively, upbeat rhythm and a catchy melody that make it easy to dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, everybody, let's have some fun
Come on everyone, let's enjoy ourselves
You only live but once
We have only one life to live
And when you're dead you're done
When we die, there's no more living
So let the good times roll
Let's have fun while we can
I don't care if you're young or old
Age doesn't matter when it comes to having a good time
Get together, let the good times roll
Let's unite and enjoy the moment
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
Stop complaining and start living it up
If you wanna have some fun
To have a good time,
You gotta spend some cash
You need to be willing to spend money
Hey Mister Landlord, lock up all the doors
Close up the place, Mr. Landlord
When the police comes around
In case the cops show up
Just tell them that the joint is closed
Say it's closed and don't let them in
Hey everybody, tell everybody
Announce to everyone
That B.B. and Bob is in town
That B.B. King and Bobby Bland are both here
I got a dollar and a quarter
I have a little bit of money
And I'm just rarin' to clown
I'm in the mood to have fun and be silly
But don't let nobody play me cheap
Don't let anyone take advantage of me
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep
I have some extra money that I want to hold on to
Let them roll, let them roll
Let's keep the good times going
Let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long, let them roll all night long
Let's keep the party going and enjoy it all night
Oh shit
An expression of excitement or surprise
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL KING
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@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"!