Johnny B Goode
Mike Zito Lyrics

Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
In the depths of Louisiana, near the city of New Orleans

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
Far up in the forest, surrounded by tall evergreen trees

There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
A humble cabin constructed from natural materials

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Residing there was a young boy, a true country soul, known as Johnny B. Goode

Who never ever learned to read or write so well
Although his education was lacking, he had other remarkable abilities

But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin' a bell
His guitar skills were exceptional, producing sounds as sweet and clear as a chiming bell

Go go
Keep going and pushing forward

Go Johnny go go
Continue on, Johnny, with passionate determination

Go Johnny go go
Keep progressing, Johnny, with unwavering enthusiasm

Go Johnny go go
Don't stop now, Johnny, keep giving it your all

Go Johnny go go
Persist, Johnny, in your pursuit of greatness

Johnny B. Goode
This is the story of Johnny B. Goode

He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
He would transport his guitar in a bag made of coarse, woven material

Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
He would find solace and inspiration by resting under a tree alongside the railroad

Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Observing this, the railroad workers would notice him enjoying the coolness of the tree's shelter

Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
Strumming his guitar in sync with the rhythmic sounds created by passing train drivers

People passing by they would stop and say
Those who happened to pass by would pause and express their amazement

"Oh my what that little country boy could play"
They would exclaim in awe at the musical talent displayed by this young country boy

Go go
Continue progressing

Go Johnny go go
Keep persevering, Johnny, in your musical journey

Go Johnny go go
Don't let anything hinder your path, Johnny

Go Johnny go go
Persist, Johnny, with unwavering determination

Go Johnny go go
Keep moving forward, Johnny, with unyielding passion

Johnny B. Goode
This is the tale of Johnny B. Goode

His mother told him "someday you will be a man
His mother assured him that one day he would mature into a responsible adult

And you will be the leader of a big old band
She foresaw him taking charge of a large, well-established musical group

Many people coming from miles around
From great distances, numerous individuals would gather

To hear you play your music when the sun goes down
Awaiting the sunset, they would anticipate the pleasure of listening to his musical performances

Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Perhaps one day his name will be illuminated on prominent marquees

Saying "Johnny B. Goode tonight"
Announcing to the world, "Tonight, Johnny B. Goode!"

Go go
Continue striving

Go Johnny go
Keep going, Johnny

Go go go Johnny go
Keep pushing forward, Johnny, with increasing intensity

Go go go Johnny go
Don't lose momentum, Johnny, keep pursuing your dreams

Go go go Johnny go
Persist, Johnny, with unremitting dedication

Go
Continue on

Johnny B. Goode
This is the story of Johnny B. Goode