Let The Good Times Roll
Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy Lyrics

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Hey everybody
Let's have some fun
You only live once
But when you're dead you're gone

So let the good times roll
Well let the good times roll
Well it makes no difference

If you're young or old
Just get together
And let the good times roll

Hey don't sit there mumbling
Talkin' trash
If you want to have a ball
You gotta spend some cash
Let the good times roll
Oh yeah let the good times roll

Makes no difference
If you're young or old
Oh let the good times roll

(Scat)
Tell everybody Chuck Brown is in town
A dollar and a quarter
He's just wearing a crown
Don't let no female play me cheap
I got fifty cents more
Than I'm gonna keep

So let the good times roll
Yeah let the good times roll
Don't make no difference
If you're young or old
Just get together and
Let the good times roll

No matter whether rainy weather
If you want to have a ball
You've got to get yourself together
Get under control and
Let the good times roll

(Now what you gonna do)
(Yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song Let The Good Times Roll by Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy is a classic party anthem that encourages everyone to come together and have a good time. The lyrics urge the listener to forget about their worries and enjoy the moment because life is short and unpredictable. This is reflected in the opening lines of the song that says, "Hey everybody, let's have some fun. You only live once, but when you're dead you're gone." The message behind the song is clear - seize the day and enjoy the good times while they last.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of enjoying life regardless of age. It says, "Let the good times roll, well let the good times roll. Well, it makes no difference if you're young or old, just get together and let the good times roll." This means that age is just a number and that people of all ages should come together to celebrate life. The song's scatting and catchy rhythm make it easy for anyone to dance and sing along to, regardless of their age or musical preference.

The lyrics also highlight the need to let go of negative thoughts and attitudes while having fun. It says, "Hey don't sit there mumbling, talking trash. If you want to have a ball, you gotta spend some cash. Let the good times roll, oh yeah let the good times roll." This implies that people should leave their troubles behind and embrace the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey everybody
Let's all come together and enjoy this moment.

Let's have some fun
We should enjoy ourselves and make the most of our time here.

You only live once
We only have one life to live, so we should make it count.

But when you're dead you're gone
Death is permanent, so we should live life to the fullest while we can.

So let the good times roll
Let's enjoy ourselves and have a good time.

Well let the good times roll
We should keep the good times going and not let them end.

Well it makes no difference
It doesn't matter who we are or where we come from.

If you're young or old
Age should not stop us from having fun and enjoying life.

Just get together
Let's all come together and make the most of this moment.

And let the good times roll
We should continue to enjoy ourselves and not let anything ruin this moment.

Hey don't sit there mumbling
Don't just complain, let's do something about it and enjoy ourselves.

Talkin' trash
Let's not be negative, but rather focus on the positive aspects of life.

If you want to have a ball
If you want to enjoy yourself and have a good time.

You gotta spend some cash
Sometimes in life, we have to spend money to enjoy ourselves.

Oh yeah let the good times roll
Let's keep the good times going and not let anything ruin it.

Tell everybody Chuck Brown is in town
Let everyone know that Chuck Brown is here and ready to have a good time.

A dollar and a quarter
I don't have a lot of money, but I'm still going to enjoy myself.

He's just wearing a crown
Even though he doesn't have much money, Chuck Brown is still the king of having a good time.

Don't let no female play me cheap
I won't let anyone take advantage of me in order to have a good time.

I got fifty cents more
I don't have much money, but I still have more than enough to enjoy myself.

Than I'm gonna keep
I'm not going to spend all my money and will keep some for myself.

Don't make no difference
It doesn't matter who we are or where we come from.

No matter whether rainy weather
Even if things aren't going perfectly, we can still have a good time.

You've got to get yourself together
We need to focus and be ready to enjoy ourselves.

Get under control and
Don't let anything ruin this moment and stay in control of ourselves.

Let the good times roll
We should continue to enjoy ourselves and have a good time.

(Now what you gonna do)
What are you going to do now that you know we should be enjoying ourselves?

(Yeah)
Agreeing and emphasizing the importance of having a good time.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leonard Lee, Shirley Goodman

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