Johnny B. Goode
Marty McFly with The Starlighters Lyrics

Way down in Louisiana, down the New Orleans
In the southern state of Louisiana, specifically in the city of New Orleans

Way back up on the woods among the evergreens
Located deep in the forest where there are many tall trees that stay green all year long

There stood an log cabin made of earth and wood
A cabin constructed from natural materials like soil and timber

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B Goode
This rustic abode was the home of a young man who went by the name of Johnny B Goode

Who'd never, ever learned to read or write so well
Johnny was not proficient in literacy skills

He could play a guitar just like he's ringin' a bell
However, he possessed a natural talent for playing the guitar and could make it sound magnificent

Go! Go! Go! Johnny! Go! Go!
Encouraging Johnny to continue performing with excitement and enthusiasm

Go! Johnny! Go! Go! Go!
Urging Johnny to keep the momentum going and wow the audience

Go! Johnny! Go! Go!
Cheering Johnny on as he graces the stage with his skills

Go! Johnny! Go! Go! Go! Johnny B. Goode!
Congratulating Johnny on his standout performance and unique talent

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny carried his instrument in a rough, woven bag typically used for holding grains or potatoes

And sit beneath the trees by the railroad track
He would find a spot under the shadow of the trees that was overlooking the railway tracks

The engineers could see him sittin' in the shade
Workers who operate the train noticed him resting under the trees

Strummin' to the rhythm that the driver made
Pressing his fingers across the strings to produce melodious sounds that complemented the sound of locomotives passing by

The people passing by you know they stop and say
The folks who walked or drove by would often pause and comment

"Oh, my, that little country boy sure could play"
Expressing their amazement at Johnny's ability to play so well

Well his mama told him, "One day you will be a man
Johnny's mother gave him a piece of advice when he was growing up

And you will be the leader of a big old band
She predicted that Johnny would take charge of an established musical group

People gonna come from miles around
Many individuals would travel from far-flung places

To listen to you play till the sun goes down
They would be eager to hear him perform until sunset

And one day maybe your name gonna be in lights
It was possible that Johnny's name could be displayed prominently using bright lights

A-sayin' 'Johnny B Goode tonight'"
Introducing Johnny as the main act, performing in a spectacular manner on that particular evening

Go! Go! Go! Go!Johnny! Go! Go!
Repeating the same chant as before, this time with more excitement

Go! Johnny! Go! Go! Go!
Further encouraging Johnny to continue performing and shining bright

Go! Johnny! Go! Go!
Urging Johnny with enthusiasm to keep going, performing and entertaining the audience

Go! Johnny! Go! Go! Go! Johnny B Goode
Celebrating Johnny's success as an artist who is unique, talented and amazing at what he does best

Oh Go! Go! Go! Go! Johnny! Go! Go!
Exuding excitement and joy with the same chant as before, impressed by Johnny's talent and skills

Go! Johnny! Go! Go! Go! Go! Johnny! Go! Go!
A wonderful note to end on, cheering Johnny on for doing such an outstanding job and continuing to perform