Let The Good Times Roll
Louis Jordan and the Tympani 5 Lyrics
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I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good times roll
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
If you wanna have a ball
You gotta go out and spend some cash, and
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
Get together, let the good times roll
Hey Mr. Landlord, lock up all the doors
When the police comes around
Just tell 'em that the joint is closed
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good times roll
Hey tell everybody
Mr. King's in town
I got a dollar and a quarter
Just rarin' to clown
But don't let nobody play me cheap
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep, so
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
I don't care if you're young or old
Get together, let the good times roll
No matter whether rainy weather
Birds of a feather gotta stick together
So get yourself under control
Go out and get together and let the good times roll
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five's song "Let the Good Times Roll" is a classic call to celebrate and have a good time. The lyrics emphasize that age does not matter and everyone should come together to enjoy themselves. Jordan encourages listeners to drop their negativity and enjoy life. Accompanied by upbeat horns, the song highlights the importance of spending money for a night out, telling the landlord to lock the doors so nobody leaves and the party goes on.
Jordan advises that, should the police show up, the landlord should pretend that the place is closed. Later in the song, Jordan boasts about being in town with a dollar and a quarter to spend and encourages others not to take advantage of him. The lyrics emphasize the importance of sticking together and enjoying life's simple pleasures despite the circumstances.
In summary, Louis Jordan's "Let the Good Times Roll" is an upbeat, optimistic song that encourages listeners to let go of their troubles and have a good time regardless of age or financial situation. It celebrates togetherness and the joy of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
Let's have a great time together
I don't care if you're young or old
Age doesn't matter when it comes to having a good time
Get together, let the good times roll
Let's unite and enjoy ourselves
Don't sit there mumblin', talkin' trash
Stop complaining and take action
If you wanna have a ball
If you want to have a great time
You gotta go out and spend some cash, and
You need to spend money to have a good time
Hey Mr. Landlord, lock up all the doors
Close up the venue
When the police comes around
When the authorities show up
Just tell 'em that the joint is closed
Say that the venue is shut down
Hey tell everybody
Spread the word to everyone
Mr. King's in town
A famous performer is in the area
I got a dollar and a quarter
I have some money to spend
Just rarin' to clown
Ready to have a fun time
But don't let nobody play me cheap
Don't let anyone take advantage of me
I got fifty cents more that I'm gonna keep, so
I have a little bit more money to hold onto
No matter whether rainy weather
Regardless of bad weather
Birds of a feather gotta stick together
People with similar interests should bond together
So get yourself under control
Take charge of yourself
Go out and get together and let the good times roll
Go out and have a good time with others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Leonard Lee, Shirley Goodman
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