Pieces
Chuck Lyrics


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Now if you want to hear some boogie like I'm gonna play
It's just an old piano and a knockout bass
The drummer man's a cat they call Kickin' McCoy
You know, remember that rubber-legged boy?
Mama's cookin' chicken fried and bacon grease
Come on along boys it's just down the road apiece

Well, there's a place you really get your kicks
It's open every night about twelve to six
Now if you want to hear some boogie you can get your fill
And shove and sting like an old steam drill
Come on along you can lose your lead
Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece

There's a place you really get your kicks
It's open every night about twelve to six
Now if you want to hear some boogie you can get your fill
And shove and sting like an old steam drill




Come on along you can lose your lead
Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry’s song "Down the Road a Piece" is a classic rock and roll tune that captures the spirit of the late 1950s. The song is about a place where people go to have fun and let loose. Berry invites listeners to come along with him down the road to this place where the music is always playing and the good times never end.


The verses describe the types of musical instruments being used, including an old piano, knockout bass, and the drummer, Kickin' McCoy. The imagery of Mama's cooking, with chicken fried in bacon grease, adds to the idea of a good time with friends. The chorus repeats, inviting listeners to come along to the place "down the road apiece" where they can "get their kicks" and "lose their lead." The lyrics emphasize the idea of leaving behind stress and worries, and just enjoying the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Now if you want to hear some boogie like I'm gonna play
If you're in the mood for some upbeat, lively music that I'm about to play


It's just an old piano and a knockout bass
All we need to create this great music is an old piano and a really good bass player


The drummer man's a cat they call Kickin' McCoy
Our drummer is a talented and skilled musician that goes by the name 'Kickin' McCoy'


You know, remember that rubber-legged boy?
Do you recall that guy who was really flexible and could dance like nobody's business?


Mama's cookin' chicken fried and bacon grease
Our hostess is preparing a delicious meal of fried chicken and bacon grease


Come on along boys it's just down the road apiece
Join us, my friends, it's just a short distance away


Well, there's a place you really get your kicks
There's a really great spot where you can have a lot of fun


It's open every night about twelve to six
The place is open nightly from midnight until six in the morning


Now if you want to hear some boogie you can get your fill
If you're looking for some energetic music, this is the place to be


And shove and sting like an old steam drill
The music is so good that you'll want to dance and move around like an old-fashioned steam drill


Come on along you can lose your lead
Join us and you can let loose, forget your worries and just have fun


Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece
The place is just a short distance down the road, so let's go!




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE

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I tried to be perfect
But nothing was worth it
I don't believe it makes me real
I'd thought it'd be easy
But no one believes me
I meant all the things that I said

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own

This place is so empty
My thoughts are so tempting
I don't know how it got so bad
Sometimes it's so crazy that nothing can save me
But it's the only thing that I have

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own

I tried to be perfect
It just wasn't worth it
Nothing could ever be so wrong
It's hard to believe me
It never gets easy
I guess I knew that all along

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own



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I tried to be perfect
But nothing was worth it
I don’t believe it makes me real
I thought it’d be easy
But no one believes me
I meant all the things I said

If you believe it’s in my soul
I’d say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I’m trying to let you know
That I’m better off on my own

This place is so empty
My thoughts are so tempting
I don’t know how it got so bad
Sometimes it’s so crazy
That nothing can save me
But it’s the only thing that I have

If you believe it’s in my soul
I’d say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I’m trying to let you know
That I’m better off on my own

On my own

I tried to be perfect
It just wasn’t worth it
Nothing could ever be so wrong
It’s hard to believe me
It never gets easy
I guess I knew that all along

If you believe it’s in my soul
I’d say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I’m trying to let you know
That I’m better off on my own



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Vic hope

Lyrics

I tried to be perfect
But nothing was worth it
I don't believe it makes me real
I'd thought it'd be easy
But no one believes me
I meant all the things that I said

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own

This place is so empty
My thoughts are so tempting
I don't know how it got so bad
Sometimes it's so crazy that nothing can save me
But it's the only thing that I have

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own

I tried to be perfect
It just wasn't worth it
Nothing could ever be so wrong
It's hard to believe me
It never gets easy
I guess I knew that all along

If you believe it's in my soul
I'd say all the words that I know
Just to see if it would show
That I'm trying to let you know
That I'm better off on my own

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Alan Franco

Lol they believed you

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Spike20101000

2022 and this hits harder than ever. The words "I tried to be perfect, it just wasn't worth it" for those who grew up listening to this proved true.

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2023 for anyone who likes you send me back to this video/music thank you

turbomunch

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James de Villiers

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