Johnny B Goode
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Good
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play the guitar just like ringing a bell

[Chorus]
Go, go, go, Johnny, go, go, go, Johnny, go, go
Go, Johnny, go, go, go, Johnny, go, go
Johnny B. Good

His mama told him "someday you will be a man
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Many people coming from miles around
To hear your playing music when the sun goes down
Maybe someday you name will be in lights saying "Johnny B. Good tonight"

[Chorus]

His mama told him "someday you will be a man
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Many people coming from miles around
To hear your playing music when the sun goes down
Maybe someday you name will be in lights saying "Johnny B. Good tonight"





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Elvis Presley's "Johnny B. Goode" is a cover of the classic rock and roll tune written by Chuck Berry in 1955. The song tells the story of a country boy named Johnny B. Good who lives in a log cabin in Louisiana, where he learned to play the guitar by ear, despite never learning to read or write well. The song talks about how Johnny's mother pushes him to pursue a career in music, believing that he could become the leader of a big band and play for people who come from miles around to hear him.


The song is a tribute to the early rock and roll pioneers and their ability to create exciting, upbeat music that captured the hearts of young people across America. The chorus of "Go, go, go, Johnny, go!" is catchy and infectious, urging listeners to dance and sing along. The song features a standard rock and roll structure, with a driving rhythm guitar and a memorable lead guitar riff that has become one of the most recognizable in rock history.


Whatโ€™s interesting about the song "Johnny B. Goode" is that it was based on the real-life story of Chuck Berry. Berry's first manager was Josephine Antoine, who encouraged him to write a song about a young boy who had the potential to become a star. Berry was inspired by Johnnie Johnson, a pianist who had helped him put together his band. Johnson's boogie-woogie style and fluid piano playing helped to shape Berry's sound, and he later credited Johnson as being a major influence on his music.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
In the heart of Louisiana, near the city of New Orleans


Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Far away from the city, surrounded by trees


Stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
There was a simple shack built of logs and dirt


Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Good
A boy from the country, named Johnny B. Good, lived there


Who never ever learned to read or write so well
Although he wasn't literate, he had another talent


But he could play the guitar just like ringing a bell
He could play the guitar so well that it sounded like a bell ringing


Go, go, go, Johnny, go, go, go, Johnny, go, go
Encouragement to Johnny to keep performing


Go, Johnny, go, go, go, Johnny, go, go
More encouragement to Johnny to keep going


Johnny B. Good
The name of the song and the boy it's all about


His mama told him "someday you will be a man
His mother assured him that one day he would grow up


And you will be the leader of a big old band
She believed he would lead a large musical group


Many people coming from miles around
There would be many people who would come from far away to hear him play


To hear your playing music when the sun goes down
They would come to hear him perform at sunset


Maybe someday you name will be in lights saying "Johnny B. Good tonight"
Perhaps one day his name would be up in lights, announcing his performance




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Written by: Chuck Berry

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@zunderz2662

Bro I swear this dude at my high school prom played this WAAAY before it came out

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Back to the Future

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@outgoingblur

Lol Back to the future

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@user-xn7gy2ii1g

Some singers can sing rock .some ballads. Some pop.Elvis could sing anything โค

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Calvin Klein is truly a genius, even Elvis plays his songs

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