Pee Wee's Place
Jerry Lee Lewis · Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions [2000]
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.
