Let The Good Times Roll
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 Eva Cassidy and Chuck Brown is a classic rock and roll anthem that encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy life, regardless of their age. The lyrics stress the importance of having fun and making the most of life before it's too late. The song begins by inviting everyone to have a good time since they only live once, and once they're gone, they can't enjoy themselves anymore. The chorus reinforces the importance of celebrating life by saying, "Let the good times roll" and emphasizes that it doesn't matter if you're young or old. The song encourages people to come together and enjoy the moment, rather than worrying about trivial things.


Throughout the song, the lyrics are both playful and provocative, urging listeners to let go and have fun. The lyrics also touch on the idea that having fun sometimes requires spending money and that it's worth it to do so in order to enjoy life to the fullest. The song also references Chuck Brown himself, saying "Tell everybody Chuck Brown is in town," which adds a unique touch to the song's message.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey everybody
Greetings, everyone


Let's have some fun
Let's enjoy ourselves


You only live once
Life is precious


But when you're dead you're gone
Death is inevitable


So let the good times roll
Let's make the most of life


Well let the good times roll
Let's have a great experience


Well it makes no difference
Age doesn't matter


If you're young or old
Regardless of your age


Just get together
Unite with others


And let the good times roll
Enjoy the moment


Hey don't sit there mumbling
Stop complaining


Talkin' trash
Saying negative things


If you want to have a ball
If you want to have fun


You gotta spend some cash
You need to spend some money


Oh yeah let the good times roll
Let's have an unforgettable experience


Tell everybody Chuck Brown is in town
I am I, and I am here


A dollar and a quarter
A bit of money


He's just wearing a crown
I am the king of the town


Don't let no female play me cheap
Don't let anyone take advantage of me


I got fifty cents more
I have more money


Than I'm gonna keep
Than I intend to hold on to


Don't make no difference
Age is irrelevant


No matter whether rainy weather
Despite the bad situations


You've got to get yourself together
You need to get it together


Get under control and
Get your emotions in check and


Let the good times roll
Have a great time


(Now what you gonna do)
(What's your next move?)


(Yeah)
(Yes)




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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