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Johnny Be Good
Johnny Good Lyrics
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Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play the guitar just like a ringing a bell
Go go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
People passing by they would stop and say
Oh my that little country boy could play
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
His mother 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 you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight."
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
Johnny B. Goode, written and performed by Chuck Berry, is a classic rock and roll anthem that tells the story of a young, talented guitar player named Johnny who rises to fame despite his humble beginnings. The song takes place in Louisiana, near New Orleans, and describes the log cabin where Johnny lives. Johnny is a simple country boy who never learned to read or write but has an incredible talent for playing the guitar. The lyrics describe Johnny carrying his guitar in a gunny sack and sitting under a tree by the railroad track, entertaining passers-by with his music. The song's chorus, "go Johnny go," is a call to action and encourages Johnny to keep playing and to never give up on his dreams of music.
The song's second verse features Johnny's mother encouraging him to pursue his passion for music, and predicting that one day he will be a famous bandleader, with people coming from all over to hear him play. The last lines of the song suggest that Johnny's name will someday be in lights, a clear indication that he has made it big, and that his talent and hard work have paid off.
"Johnny B. Goode" is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time. It has been covered by countless musicians, and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials. The song's upbeat tempo, catchy guitar riffs, and memorable lyrics have made it a perennial favorite among rock and roll fans. Despite its simple and somewhat predictable storyline, the song endures because of its celebration of Johnny's talent, determination, and unyielding spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep down Louisiana close to New Orleans
Johnny B. Goode was from a place in Louisiana located near New Orleans.
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Johnny B. Goode's log cabin was located deep in the woods amidst the evergreen trees.
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Johnny B. Goode's house was a simple log cabin built from natural materials like earth and wood.
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
The artist of the song is a boy from the countryside named Johnny B. Goode.
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
Although he was not a great reader or writer, Johnny B. Goode had a special talent for playing the guitar.
But he could play the guitar just like a ringing a bell
Johnny B. Goode was a skilled guitar player and his music had a melodic quality to it.
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
These lines are the chorus that repeats periodically throughout the song, encouraging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing and entertaining his audience.
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
To travel and perform, Johnny B. Goode used to pack his guitar in a cloth bag called a gunny sack.
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
When he was out and about, Johnny B. Goode liked to take breaks from his travels and performances by sitting under the shade of a tree by the railroad track.
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
Train engineers passing by would see Johnny B. Goode playing his guitar, and his music would synchronize with the sounds made by the train drivers.
People passing by they would stop and say
Oh my that little country boy could play
Passersby would often stop and listen to Johnny B. Goode's music and be amazed at how talented he was despite his simple background.
His mother told him "Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big old band.
Johnny B. Goode's mother had high hopes for him and believed that one day he would be an accomplished musician who would lead a popular band.
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Johnny B. Goode's reputation as a talented musician grew, and many people would come from far away to listen to him play his guitar and sing at nightfall.
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight.
His mother envisioned a future where Johnny B. Goode would be famous and his name would appear in lights, announcing his performances for all to see.
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anteoglasnovic8745
Deep down in Louisiana close to New
Orleans
Way back up in the woods among the
evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and
wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B
Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so
well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin' a
bell
GO
go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Johnny B. Goode
@recipe30
Blue riff in B watch the changes, keep up. Never heard it before yet perfect harmony, what a band! 😂
@tomtv8394
Wtf are is a cooking channel doing here?
@teddifreestone1123
The point is they MADE the song. The didn’t ‘get it right’ the way they played it is how it was copied in the future
@shetakii
That's where music theory comes in. It's actually not that hard to play in "key"
@recipe30
@June Agulan I'd love to see it in a real world situation, no hesitation at all.
@recipe30
@TomTV I'm from the future!
@elizawaters1198
I respect the drummer for trying to keep the beat even after the rest of the band gave up
@KingdomKali
As all true drummers will do. :)
@katie.howarthx
The poor guy on the saxophone 🥲
@foxisreal9994
That’s that classic Drummer Spirit talking!