Johnny B. Goode
Derek Trucks & Johnny Winter Lyrics

Way down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
Deep within the state of Louisiana, in close proximity to the bustling city of New Orleans

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Located in the dense, wooded area of the countryside surrounded by tall trees that stay green all year long

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
In this spot resided a humble abode that was made entirely out of natural resources, such as logs and soil

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
It was in this house where a young and talented musician, commonly referred to as Johnny B. Goode, called home

He never ever learned to read or write so well
Despite his lack of formal education, Johnny B. Goode possessed a remarkable musical talent

But he could play a guitar just like ringing a bell
One of the skills that Johnny B. Goode had honed throughout his life was his ability to play the guitar, and his playing style was smooth and effortlessly pleasing to the ear

Go, go!
With great enthusiasm, people urge Johnny B. Goode to play some more music

Go Johnny go, go, go!
These fans encourage the musician to continue playing and bring even more energy and passion to his performance

He use to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
In order to get around with his instrument, Johnny B. Goode often transported it in a tool bag made of sturdy fabric

Sit beneath the trees by the railroad track
He enjoyed finding peaceful spots in nature, like underneath a set of trees positioned next to a train path, where he could play his music

Oh, sit beneath the trees, linger in the shade
Relaxing in the cool, refreshing environments - such as the shade provided by the forest trees - allowed for maximum creativity and enjoyment while playing music

Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made
While Johnny B. Goode played his tunes, he would incorporate the unpredictable musical beats and rhythms created by passing trains and its drivers

People passing by, they would stop and say
While he was playing, individuals who were walking or journeying via train would pause and comment on his musical abilities

"Oh, my but that little country boy could play"
The reactions of the passersby was astonishment at how good Johnny B. Goode's music sounded

"His mother told him, "Someday you will be a man
Johnny B. Goode's mother had faith in his talent and would always say that one day he would grow up into a responsible and mature adult

And you will be the leader of a big ol' band
As he grew older and continued playing music, many people would join him, creating a large group of musicians known as a 'band,' with Johnny B. Goode as the primary leader

Many people coming from miles around
As his popularity grew, music lovers from far and wide would come to hear Johnny B. Goode perform

To hear you play your music when the sun go down
These individuals would often go to his concerts after sunset and enjoy his tunes well into the night

Maybe someday your name will be in lights
There was always the possibility for Johnny B. Goode to become a celebrated star in the world of music

Saying "Johnny B. Goode tonight!"
Enthusiastic fans would often scream out his name during performances as a sign of appreciation and admiration

Go, go!
As before, excited audiences call out to the musician, requesting him to continue playing

Go Johnny go, go!
The cheers make him feel unstoppable, and he continues to showcase his musical talent with every note he plays

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The reaction of the followers encourages Johnny B. Goode to play even stronger and more confidently than before

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The enthusiasm of the audience inspires Johnny B. Goode, and they get him more fired up than ever before

Go, go, go Johnny B. Goode!
The listeners persistently cheer, shouting the musician's name even louder in celebration of his indisputable talent.