Johnny B. Goode
Dr. Feelgood Lyrics

Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans,
In the southern United States, not too far from the city of New Orleans,

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There was a log cabin located deep in the forest surrounded by tall trees.

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood,
A rustic home was constructed using natural materials such as clay and trees.

Where lived a country boy name of Johnny B. Goode
A young man named Johnny B. Goode resided in this humble abode.

Who never ever learned to read or write so well,
Johnny did not receive a formal education and was not proficient in reading or writing.

But he could play the guitar like ringing a bell.
However, he had a remarkable talent for playing the guitar and his music was sensational.

Go Go, Go Johnny Go, Go, Go Johnny Go
His music was so impressive that people would encourage him to keep playing by chanting 'Go Johnny Go!'

Go, Go Johnny Go Go, Go Johnny Go
This chant continued as a way of acknowledging the quality of his musical performances

Go, Johnny B. Goode
And thus Johnny B. Goode's music had the power to captivate and entertain his audience.

He use to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny would often transport his guitar in a rough and durable cloth bag.

[Well] sit beneath the trees by the railroad track.
Once he arrived at his destination, he would take a seat underneath a group of trees located by the nearby train tracks.

Oh, the engineers used to see him sitting in the shade,
Railroad engineers and other workers would often observe him relaxing in the cool shade of the trees.

Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made.
Johnny's guitar playing was inspired by the sounds and rhythms created by the trains and their drivers.

People passing by they would stop and say
Individuals walking or riding by the area would take notice of the impressive music and stop to listen.

Oh my but that little country boy could play
Many people were astonished at the musical talent demonstrated by this young man from the countryside.

His mother told him someday you will be a man,
Johnny's mother would often remind him that one day he would grow into an adult.

And you will be the leader of a big old band.
She would also encourage him to continue pursuing his musical ambitions and lead a large ensemble of musicians.

Many people coming from miles around
Over time, Johnny's reputation as a talented musician began to spread to neighboring communities.

To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Many would specifically come to hear him perform his music during the evening hours, as the sun began to set.

Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Johnny's mother also held the hope that her son would one day become famous and have his name featured in bright lights.

Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight.
Perhaps people would one day utter the phrase 'Johnny B. Goode tonight', as a way of celebrating this talented musician and his incredible performances.

Go Go, Go Johnny Go
The excitement and energy of Johnny B. Goode and his music could not be contained and continued to capture people's attention long after they had heard him play.