Long Live Rock

down at the astoria the scene is changing

bingo and rock are pushing out x-rating

we were the first band to vomit in the bar

and find the distance to the stage too far

meanwhile it's getting late at 10 o'clock

rock is dead they say

long live rock



long live rock i need it every night

long live rock c'mon and join the line

long live rock be it dead or alive



people walk in sideways pretending that they're leaving

we put on our makeup and work in all the lead ins

jack is in the alley selling tickets made in hong kong

promoter's in the pay box wondering where the band's gone

back in the pub the governer stops the clock

rock is dead they say

long live rock



long live rock i need it every night

long live rock c'mon and join the line

long live rock be it dead or alive



landslide rocks are falling

falling down upon our very heads

we tried but you were yawning

look again rock is dead rock is dead rock is dead



the place is really jumping to the high-watt amps

til a 20 inch cymbal fell and cut the lamps

in the blackout they dance right into the aisle

as the doors fly open even the promoter smiles

someone takes his pants off and the rafters knock

rock is dead they say

long live rock



long live rock i need it every night

long live rock c'mon and join the line

long live rock be it dead or alive



long live rock

long live rock

long live rock

long live rock

long live rock

long live rock

long live rock