Ett litet bevis på Rock-Ragges inte helt obetydliga påverkan över den svenska rocken är ett citat från Jerry Williams : "Ingen brädade Rock-Ragge på Nalen"
Johnny B Goode Time
Rock-Ragge Lyrics
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Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin' a bell
Go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Johnny B. Goode
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
The people passing by they would stop and say
""Oh my what that little country boy could play""
Go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Go Johnny go go
Johnny B. Goode
His mother told him ""someday you will be a man
And you will be the leader of a big old band
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying ""Johnny B. Goode tonight""
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go
Johnny B. Goode
The lyrics to "Johnny B. Goode" by Rock-Ragge tells the story of a young country boy named Johnny who lived in a log cabin in Louisiana. Although he never learned to read or write, he had a natural talent for playing the guitar. He would carry it in a gunny sack and sit beneath a tree by the railroad tracks, strumming with the rhythm that the passing trains made. Johnny's playing was so impressive that people passing by would stop and listen, amazed by how well the little country boy could play.
Johnny's mother believed in his talent and encouraged him, telling him that someday he would be a big star and leader of a band. She even predicted that people would come from miles around to hear him play and that his name would be in lights. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and hope, as Johnny strives to become successful despite his humble beginnings and lack of formal education. The song is an ode to the power of music and the idea that talent can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
The story takes place in the state of Louisiana, near the city of New Orleans.
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
In the forest, where the trees are tall and green.
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
A small house was constructed from materials found in the forest.
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
A young man named Johnny B. Goode resided there.
Who never ever learned to read or write so well
Johnny B. Goode did not have much success with traditional education.
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringin' a bell
However, he was a skilled musician who played guitar exceptionally well.
Go go
Encouragement for Johnny B. Goode to perform.
Go Johnny go go
Let's go, Johnny!
Go Johnny go go
Let's go, Johnny!
Go Johnny go go
Let's go, Johnny!
Go Johnny go go
Let's go, Johnny!
Johnny B. Goode
Referring to the musician, Johnny B. Goode.
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sack
Johnny B. Goode would pack his guitar in a bag made from gunny material.
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
He would find a nice spot under a tree close to the train tracks.
Oh, the engineers would see him sitting in the shade
The train engineers would notice him relaxing in the cool of the shade.
Strumming with the rhythm that the drivers made
Playing his guitar in a way that matched the sound of the trains.
The people passing by they would stop and say
People passing by would pause and ask about his guitar playing.
"Oh my what that little country boy could play"
People were amazed by the talent of this young man from the countryside.
His mother told him "someday you will be a man
Johnny B. Goode's mother believed that one day he would become an adult.
And you will be the leader of a big old band
She also believed he had the potential to lead a large musical group.
Many people coming from miles around
Many people would travel long distances to hear him play.
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
They wanted to hear him play music at sunset.
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Perhaps one day he would become very famous.
Saying "Johnny B. Goode tonight"
And his name would be announced as the performer of the night's show.
Go go
Encouragement to Johnny B. Goode to keep performing.
Go Johnny go
Come on, Johnny, give it your all!
Go go go Johnny go
Go, go, go, Johnny, go!
Go go go Johnny go
Go, go, go, Johnny, go!
Go go go Johnny go
Go, go, go, Johnny, go!
Go
Encouragement to end the performance strongly.
Johnny B. Goode
Referring once again to the musician, Johnny B. Goode.
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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