Johnny Guitar
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Play the guitar, play it again, my Johnny
Maybe you're cold, but you're so warm inside
I was always a fool for my Johnny
For the one they call, "Johnny Guitar"
Play it again, Johnny Guitar

What if you go, what if you stay, I love you
What if you're cruel, you can be kind, I know
There was never a man like my Johnny
Like the one they call, "Johnny Guitar"

There was never a man like my Johnny





Like the one they call, "Johnny Guitar"
Play it again, Johnny Guitar

Overall Meaning

The song "Johnny Guitar" is a classic Western-style ballad in which the singer expresses her love and admiration for Johnny, who is likely a cowboy or a guitar player. In the first verse, she encourages Johnny to play his guitar, even though he may appear cold on the surface, he is warm inside. She confesses that she has always been enamored with Johnny and his guitar-playing skills.


In the second verse, she expresses her devotion to Johnny, saying that she loves him no matter what he does. She acknowledges that he can be both cruel and kind but still loves him unreservedly. She reiterates that Johnny is unique and there has never been another man like him.


The song is a tribute to a man named Johnny, who is a skilled guitar player and perhaps may be a loner, living life on his own terms. It is an ode to a man who may be a symbol of the Wild West, standing tall and independent.


Line by Line Meaning

Play the guitar, play it again, my Johnny
Keep playing the guitar and music that you are creating, my dear Johnny.


Maybe you're cold, but you're so warm inside
It's possible that you're cold and distant on the outside, but I know that you have a passionate and tender heart inside of you.


I was always a fool for my Johnny
I have always been foolishly in love with you, Johnny.


For the one they call, 'Johnny Guitar'
You are known as Johnny Guitar and are famous for your extraordinary guitar playing.


Play it again, Johnny Guitar
Once again, please play your guitar and give me the joy and happiness that only comes from music.


What if you go, what if you stay, I love you
Whether you stay or leave, I will still love you regardless of what you decide to do.


What if you're cruel, you can be kind, I know
Even though you can sometimes be harsh and unkind, I am aware that you are also capable of being kind and loving.


There was never a man like my Johnny
There has never been anyone like you, Johnny, in terms of your unique talent and persona.


Like the one they call, 'Johnny Guitar'
You are known to the world as Johnny Guitar, the one and only.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peggy Lee, Victor Popular Young

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@陌上聽風來

非常喜愛這首歌!曾經同一時間重複來回聽過十幾次。
十幾年來搜尋過多次,但很失望找不到其他的歌者唱這首歌。
最希望找到Ella Fitzgerald 唱這首歌,作一個比較,一定有不同的風格。
但沒有,或是自己找不到。

總覺得 Peggy Lee 的歌唱來有特別的韻味!有一種深藏的性感...
聽似平靜,卻是那樣的嫵媚動人心弦。
她的歌以那樣淡淡地不經意地低聲,輕輕地結束,餘音嬝嬝...
可是,可是讓我們那麼地希望她再重複唱幾句...

There was never a man like my Johnny
Like the one they call Johnny Guitar
Play it again Johnny Guitar 2:18



@thechunkytrucker5111

"WOAH CAREFUL WITH THAT THING!"
"WE'VE GOT STUFF WE'RE NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO SELL PEOPLE, ONLY AT MICK N' RALPH'S!"
"COME ON DOWN TO THE ATOMIC WRANGLER, WHERE THE FOOD IS GOOD, THE BOOZE IS CHEAP, AND THE WOMEN ARE.... JUST LIKE THE BOOZE"

"THE CAESAR HAS MARKED YOU FOR DEATH! READY YOUR WEAPON AND PREPARE FOR BATTLE"

This song starts playing.

BETHESDA PLS



All comments from YouTube:

@YMSHighlights

> Night time
> Walking through the Mojave
> No enemies around
> Johnny Guitar playing
I have never felt more mellow in a video game.

@squirrelguy2195

You forgot
> Blow self up with Fat Man to escape Johnny Guitar.

@drdemise

Amen

@ElindorBG

That's why NV has the best atmosphere of all fallout games... there won't be a better one ... maybe a remake with the new engine would be nice..

@calibrijones

Its even better when your fighting and this plays 😤👌

@cloverismydog7820

I loved walking thru fresside plasma rifle in hand taking in the lights

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@EZBLooDYDSI

"Got a song for you right now that's about a man that's cold on the exterior, but deep down ya'know he's a good man and his name is Johnny Guitar."

@far_away_rhys

Not again.....

@laith_iris

+EZBLooDYDSI AND HIS NAME IS JOHNNY CENA

@HellYeahCorp

"Let me put on my NOT FUCKING NOW fedora here."

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