Jailhouse Rock
E. Presley Lyrics

The warden threw a party in the county jail
The authority figure organized a celebration within the detention facility

The prison band was there and they began to wail
The musical group specific to the penitentiary was present and started playing energetically

The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing
The musicians were enthusiastic, causing the whole establishment to become vibrant

You should've heard them knocked-out jailbirds sing
It would have been amazing to listen to the imprisoned individuals sing with passion

Let's rock everybody, let's rock
Come on, everyone, let's have a great time and enjoy the music

Everybody in the whole cell block
Every person confined in this cell block without exception

Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
They were all moving and grooving along to the infectious rhythm of the Jailhouse Rock

Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
Spider Murphy skillfully performed on the tenor saxophone

Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone
Little Joe was skillfully playing the slide trombone

The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The young drummer from Illinois created explosive beats with his drumming

The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
The entire group responsible for keeping the rhythm was known as the Purple Gang

Number forty-seven said to number three
An inmate, identified as number forty-seven, addressed another inmate as number three

"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see
"You are the most attractive imprisoned person I have ever laid eyes on

I sure would be delighted with your company
I would undoubtedly appreciate spending time together

Come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me"
Join me in dancing to the Jailhouse Rock

Sad sack was sittin' on a block of stone
A dejected individual was seated on a solid piece of rock

Way over in the corner weepin' all alone
Crying in solitude, far away in the corner

The warden said, "hey, buddy, don't you be no square
The warden addressed the person, advising them not to be dull

If you can't find a partner, use a wooden chair"
If unable to find a companion, utilize a wooden chair as a substitute

Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake
Shifty Henry expressed urgency to Bugs, emphasizing the importance

No one's lookin' now's our chance to make a break"
Currently, nobody is paying attention, giving us an opportunity to attempt an escape

Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix, Nix
Bugsy declined Shifty's suggestion firmly and decisively

I want to stick around a while and get my kicks"
I prefer to remain here for some time and experience enjoyment

Dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Engaging in lively dance movements along to the Jailhouse Rock rhythm