Oh Yeah
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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In the Wee wee hours, I used to play Maybellene
And the days whizzed Together, until someone came between
I didnæ?° lay No money down, cause she caught it Downbound train.
Too much monkey business and on with Brown eyed handsome man
Roll over Beethoven, try to catch me if you can
So long, Havana Moon, I have a Drifting Heart again.

Oh yeah!

Have the Deep Feeling, my head is going Around and around
No one would let me, Oh baby doll, comin?by.
Rock and roll music, slowly 79

Sweet little sixteen, and you will soon be 21




No more reelin?and rockin? School Days will be done.
Go Johnny B. Goode, play your guitar, and have some fun.

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song "Oh Yeah" is essentially a nostalgic ode to the early days of rock and roll, with lyrics that reference some of Berry's most well-known hits. The lyrics begin with Berry reminiscing about his early days as a musician, playing his hit song "Maybellene" in the wee hours of the morning. Time seemed to pass quickly, but eventually, someone came between him and his music. The reference to "Downbound train" suggests that this person may have been some kind of setback or obstacle in his career.


Despite this setback, Berry remained determined to keep making music and having fun. He references several more of his own songs, including "Too Much Monkey Business," "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," "Roll Over Beethoven," "Johnny B. Goode," and "School Days." These songs were all hugely popular and influential in the early days of rock and roll, and their inclusion in "Oh Yeah" serves as a reminder of Berry's impact on the genre.


The chorus of the song - "Oh yeah!" - is a simple but effective expression of joy and enthusiasm. Berry is essentially saying that despite whatever setbacks or challenges he faced, he's still excited to be making music and having fun.


Overall, "Oh Yeah" is a celebration of rock and roll and the joy it brings, with Chuck Berry using his own iconic songs as a way to reflect on his journey as a musician.


Line by Line Meaning

In the Wee wee hours, I used to play Maybellene
I used to play Maybellene in the early morning hours


And the days whizzed Together, until someone came between
Time went by quickly until someone interfered


I didn't lay No money down, cause she caught it Downbound train.
I didn't put any money down, because she caught a train heading South


Too much monkey business and on with Brown eyed handsome man
There was too much foolishness, and then we moved on to a handsome man with brown eyes


Roll over Beethoven, try to catch me if you can
Move over Beethoven, attempt to catch me if you are capable


So long, Havana Moon, I have a Drifting Heart again.
Goodbye, Havana Moon. My heart is wandering again.


Oh yeah!
An expression of affirmation or understanding.


Have the Deep Feeling, my head is going Around and around
I have a strong emotion, causing me to feel dizzy


No one would let me, Oh baby doll, comin' by.
No one would let me, oh baby doll, come by


Rock and roll music, slowly 79
Rock and roll music, slowly approaching 1979


Sweet little sixteen, and you will soon be 21
You are a sweet sixteen-year-old, but you will soon be 21


No more reelin'and rockin' School Days will be done.
There will be no more dancing and enjoying school days


Go Johnny B. Goode, play your guitar, and have some fun.
Go Johnny B. Goode, play your guitar, and enjoy yourself.




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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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