Bad Boy

The Beatles · Past Masters (Remastered) [2009]

A bad little kid

moved into my neighborhood

He won't do nothing right

just a sitting got to look so good

He don't wanna go to school

and learn to read and write

Just sits around the house and plays

that rock and roll music all night

Well he put thumb tacks on teacher's chair

put chewing gum in little girl's hair

Now Junior behave yourself



Buys every rock and roll book

on the magazine stand

Every dime that he gets

oh he's off to the jukebox man

Well he worries that teacher

till at night she's aready to poop

From rocking and a rolling

spinning in a hula-hoop

Well his rock and roll has gotta stop

Junior's head is hard as rock

Now Junior behave yourself, ow



Gonna tell ya mamma

you'd better do what she said

Get to the barber shop

and get that hair cut off your head

You shoot the canary

and you fed it to the neighbor's cat

You have the cocker spaniel

a bathing mother's laundromat

Well ya mamma said it's gotta stop

Junior's head is hard as a rock

Now, Junior be have yourself, Ooo

Bad Boy - The Beatles

Recorded in 1963, "Bad Boy" stands as a quintessential example of The Beatles' early rock and roll energy. Captured during their live sessions for the BBC, the track showcases the band's raw power and tight harmonies that defined their debut era. As part of the Past Masters compilation, this recording highlights the group's ability to deliver high-octane performances that resonated with audiences worldwide. The song reflects the vibrant musical landscape of the early 1960s, where The Beatles were rapidly establishing themselves as the dominant force in popular music. Its inclusion in live compilations underscores its significance as a staple of their concert repertoire, demonstrating the band's commitment to delivering dynamic and engaging live experiences.