Tutti Frutti
Jerry Lee Lewis & Little Richard Lyrics

Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
A nonsensical phrase used to kick off the song with energy and excitement.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A catchy and repeated phrase referring to the joy and pleasure of life.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Reiteration of the main hook of the song.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Another iteration of the hook to really drive it home.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Continuing to emphasize the joyful and fun nature of the song.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Final repetition of the catchy phrase before the next verse.

A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba
A nonsensical and energetic phrase to lead into the next verse.

I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
Introducing a woman who is skilled in pleasing her partner, both in and out of the bedroom.

I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
Reemphasizing the quality of Sue being highly competent in a variety of ways.

She rock to the East, she rock to the West
Sue's movements and dancing are highly impressive and versatile.

But she's the gal that I love best
Despite the singer's experience with other women, Sue is the one he truly loves and desires.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Back to the catchy and repeated hook of the song.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Adding some vocal variation to the main hook for increased musical interest.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Repeating the catchy phrase yet again to keep it fresh in the listener's mind.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Continuing to emphasize the joy and fun of life celebrated in the song.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Penultimate repetition of the hook before the next verse.

Wop bop a loo bop, ow
Another nonsensical phrase used to lead into the next verse, this time with a slight variation for variation's sake.

Oh tutti frutti, oh rootie
An extended version of the hook intended to draw even more attention and excitement from the listener.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Varying the hook slightly once more to draw interest and avoid staleness.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Returning to the core line of the song yet again.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Continuing to refer to the joyful and fun side of life that the song seeks to evoke.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Another repetition of the song's main hook before the final verse.

A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
The final nonsensical phrase used to bring the song to a close with energy and excitement.

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
Introducing another woman who, while not quite as skilled as Sue, still has a powerful effect on the artist's emotions and desires.

Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
Reiterating the effect that Daisy has on the singer.

She knows how to love me, yes indeed
While not as competent as Sue, Daisy still knows how to please the singer in an intimate way.

Boy you don't know what she do to me
Even the listener has no idea just how much Daisy affects the singer on an emotional and physical level.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A final return to the joyful and fun side of life exemplified by the song's hook.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Adding a slight variation to the last repetition of the hook for musical interest.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A final reiteration of the catchy and memorable hook of the song.

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Closing the song on a celebratory and exuberant note with one last repetition of the hook.

A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
The final nonsensical phrase used to bring the song to a close on a high-energy note.