Pee Wee's Place

Jerry Lee Lewis · Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions [2000]

There's a jumpin' little joint out in West Nashville

If the barbecue don't get you where the music will

It's called Pee Wee's Place and they're open from nine till dawn

If you drop by, brother, there's some shakin' goin' on



We get all kinds of people as the night goes on

Rednecks and the hippies, both are right at home

Politicians, truck drivers, factory workers too

You can be a cop out here don't matter what you do



We gotta four piece band and we play real loud country soul

While rockin' and we be so proud

Let me play and sing, do what we want to do

Oh, the crowd all love us when we're rockin' boogie woogie too

Let me rock it for you now



Hey, go, hey, hey, in other words by the bar

And drink corn liquor from an old fruit jar

That's what it's all about whip this little yo yo

Well, he just got out of jail, the boy's movin' kind of slow

Blow your harp, boy



Pee Wee's place raising hell, he thinks the band is too loud

He's a bitchin' too much 'cause he's drawing a crowd

Pulling a lot of good music and a whole lot of shaking going on

Out at Pee Wee's Place where you can get it all night long

Play your guitar, son



Oh, let it roll, let it roll, all night long

Let it roll, let it roll, all night long

Let it roll, let it roll, all night long

Give it to me, give it to me all night long

Come on now give it to me all night long



Boogie Woogie going to get you and if that ain't good enough

Jerry Lee's going to show you how to get real tough

Out at Pee Wee's Place, we're hangin' in all night long

Hey, give it to me, baby, there's some sha-sha-shaking going on

Give it to me now, go

About Pee Wee's Place

"Pee Wee's Place" stands as a quintessential example of Jerry Lee Lewis's raw, driving rock and roll energy, capturing the frenetic spirit that defined his early career. Recorded during the Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions, this track showcases Lewis's signature percussive piano style and explosive vocal delivery, hallmarks of the 1950s rockabilly movement. The song reflects the era's emphasis on rhythm and blues influences, blending them with the emerging electric guitar sound that would become central to rock music. As a staple of his discography, the recording highlights his ability to convey intense emotion and urgency, cementing his status as a pioneer who bridged the gap between country and rock. Its enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious power, offering a direct connection to the musical revolution of the mid-century.