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

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@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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