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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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