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Artist/Band: Jerry Lee Lewis
Lyrics for Song: In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis



I'm up in the world,


but I'd give the world to be where I used to be,


A heavenly nest,


where I rest the best,


means more than the world to me.





It's only a shanty


in old Shanty Town


the roof is so slanty it touches the ground.


But my tumbled down shack by an old railroad track,


like a millionaire's mansion is calling me back.





I'd give up a palace if I were a king.


It's more than a palace, it's my everything.


There's a queen waiting there with a silvery crown


in a shanty in old Shanty Town.


In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town

Jerry Lee Lewis delivers a high-energy rockabilly performance on this track, showcasing his signature raw power and driving rhythm. Released alongside other iconic hits like Hound Dog and Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye, the song exemplifies the electric sound of the early 1950s. Lewis's aggressive vocal delivery and percussive guitar work define the genre's evolution, blending country roots with emerging rock influences. The recording captures the frenetic spirit of his live performances, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in rock and roll history. This track remains a staple of his discography, reflecting the era's vibrant musical landscape and his enduring impact on popular culture.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis


Jerry Lee Lewis
"Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis"


1. A Couple More Years
2. Alvin - 1970
3. Am I To Be The One
4. Baby Hold Me Close
5. Big Blon' Baby
6. Born To Boogie
7. Break Up - 1958
8. C. C. Rider
9. Daddy Sang Bass
10. Delilah
11. Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age
12. Don't Boogie Woogie (When You Say Your Prayers)
13. Don't Let Go
14. Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De
15. Drinking Champagne
16. Dungaree Doll
17. Evening Gown
18. Fallen To The Bottom
19. Flip Flop And Fly
20. Goodbye Of The Year
21. Heartbreak Hotel
22. Honey Don't
23. Honky Tonk Woman
24. Hurtin' Part
25. I Can Feel It
26. Jack Daniel Old No. 7
27. Johnny Be Good
28. Just A Dream
29. Keep Your Hands To Yourself
30. Life Has Its Little Ups And Downs
31. Lost Highway
32. Maybelline
33. Memphis Tennessee
34. Mercy Of A Letter
35. My Carolina Sunshine Girl
36. North To Alaska
37. Pink Cadillac
38. Redneck
39. Rip It Up
40. Rock â€n' Roll
41. Rockin The Boat Of Love
42. Rockin' My Life Away (Live Version)
43. San Antonio Rose
44. Shantytown
45. She Still Comes Around
46. Shes's Reaching For My Mind
47. Shotgun Man
48. Swinging Doors
49. That's All That Matters
50. The Pilgrim Ch.33
51. The Things That Matter Most To Me
52. Thirty-Nine & Holding
53. This Land Is Your Land
54. Tragedy
55. Travelin' Band
56. Turn On Your Love Light
57. Twilight
58. Unchained Melody
59. Up Up And Away
60. We Both Know Which Way Of Us Went Wrong
61. What Am I Living For
62. What's Made Milwakuee Famous
63. When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose)
64. Who Will The Next Fool Be
65. Why Baby Why
66. Wild One
67. Woman Woman (Get Out Of Our Way)
68. You Helped Me Up When The World Let Me Down
69. Alabama Jubilee
70. Come What May
71. Danny Boy [Mono Version]
72. Dead Flowers
73. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
74. Four Walls
75. Fraulein
76. Good Rockin' Tonight
77. Got You On My Mind
78. Hey, Good Lookin'
79. Home Away From Home
80. Hound Dog
81. I Like It Like That
82. I'll Fly Away
83. I'm Walkin'
84. Ivory Tears
85. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
86. Mona Lisa
87. Once More With Feeling
88. Please Release Me
89. Poison Love
90. Singing The Blues
91. Slippin' And Slidin'
92. Somewhere Over The Rainbow [Dvd]
93. Tennessee Saturday Night
94. Thanks For Nothing
95. The Old Rugged Cross
96. Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye
97. Waymore's Blues
98. What Made Milwaukee Famous Made A Loser Out Of Me
99. When Two Worlds Collide
100. Whiskey River
101. Why You Been Gone So Long
102. Your Cheatin' Heart [Dvd]
103. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues
104. Who's Sorry Now
105. (you've Got) Personality
106. Autumn Leaves
107. Baby What You Want Me To Do
108. Before The Next Teardrop Falls
109. Big Blue Diamonds
110. Billy Boy
111. Candy Kisses
112. Come As You Were
113. Cryin' Time
114. Great Speckled Bird
115. Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
116. House Of Blue Lights
117. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
118. I Forgot To Remember To Forget [#]
119. I'll See You In My Dreams
120. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
121. I'm Throwing Rice
122. In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town
123. It'll Be Me [Alternate Take]
124. It'll Be Me [Fast Version]
125. Jackson
126. Jenny, Jenny
127. Long Tall Sally
127. Love Letters In The Sand
127. Ol' Glory
127. Send Me The Pillow You Dream On
127. That Lucky Old Sun
127. That Lucky Old Sun [Dvd]
127. Tomorrow Night
127. Walking The Floor Over You
127. When The Saints Go Marching In [Overdubbed Master]
127. Be Bop A Lula
127. Danny Boy
127. Early Morning Rain
127. Goldmine In The Sky
127. Gotta Travel On
127. He'll Have To Go
127. Heartaches By The Number
127. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
127. I Love You So Much It Hurts
127. I'm Feeling Sorry
127. Money (That's What I Want)
127. Near You
127. Railroad To Heaven
127. Save The Last Dance For Me
127. Skid Row
127. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
127. Workin' Man Blues
127. Would You Take Another Chance On Me