Johnny B. Goode
Johnny & Edgar Winter Lyrics

Way down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
Johnny B. Goode grew up in Louisiana near New Orleans.

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
His home was far from the city and surrounded by nature.

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
His home was a simple log cabin.

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Johnny B. Goode, a young man from the country, lived there.

He never ever learned to read or write so well
Johnny B. Goode was not educated and was illiterate.

But he could play a guitar just like ringing a bell
Johnny B. Goode was gifted with the ability to play the guitar exceptionally well.

Go, go!
An exclamation to start the guitar solo section of the song.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
Johnny B. Goode, play the guitar fast and well with enthusiasm.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The listeners are encouraging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing with the same energy.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
This song celebrates Johnny B. Goode and his virtuosity.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The listeners are reveling in the enjoyment of the music and encouraging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing.

Johnny B. Goode
The song is named after the artist, Johnny B. Goode.

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny B. Goode didn't have a guitar case so he used a sack to carry his guitar.

Sit beneath the trees by the railroad track
Johnny B. Goode would sit outside under a tree next to the railroad track and play his guitar.

Oh, sit beneath the trees, linger in the shade
The heat was so intense that Johnny B. Goode would sit in the shade of the trees to cool off.

Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made
The sound of the trains passing by, acted as rhythm for Johnny B. Goode's playing.

People passing by, they would stop and say
People passing by would stop to listen to Johnny B. Goode play guitar while taking a break.

"Oh my, but that country boy can play!"
People would often remark on Johnny B. Goode's playing skill.

Now, Johnny B. Goode
The song returns to Johnny B. Goode's name.

Oh, come on Johnny, do it!
Listeners are getting more excited and they are urging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing.

Oh, look out!
The song is about to reach its apex and become even more enjoyable for the listeners.

His mother told him someday he would be a man
Johnny B. Goode's mother instilled principles and values that inspired him to be a man and live up to his full potential.

And he would be the leader of a rock'n'roll band
Johnny B. Goode's mother told him that he would eventually lead a rock and roll band.

Oh, many people coming from miles around
Now Johnny B. Goode is playing in front of many listeners who have come from afar to hear his music.

Hear him play his guitar when the sun go down
Johnny B. Goode's fans will stay to hear him play his guitar music until it's dark outside.

Maybe someday your name would be in lights
Johnny B. Goode has the potential to become very famous and have his name appear in bright lights on stage.

Saying "Johnny B. Goode tonight!"
The fans will chant and cheer for Johnny B. Goode to come onstage and play guitar music tonight.

Go, go!
The song reaches a crescendo and the crowd cheers for Johnny B. Goode.

Go Johnny go, go!
The fans are urging Johnny B. Goode to perform with energy.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The crowd is still enthusiastic and urging Johnny B. Goode to keep the momentum going.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
This song celebrates Johnny B. Goode and his virtuosity, so the crowd is egging him on.

Go Johnny go, go, go!
The listeners are still enjoying the music and encouraging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing.

Go, go, Johnny B. Goode!
The song comes to an end with one final exhortation to Johnny B. Goode to continue to play his guitar music with great gusto and joy.