Johnny B. Goode
The Beatles · Live At The Bbc
close to New Orleans,
way back up in the woods
among the evergreens,
there stand a country cabin
made of clay and wood,
where lives a young country boy
named Johnny B.Goode,
he never ever learned
to read or write a book so well,
but he could play his guitar
just like a-ringing a bell.
Go go, go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
aah Johnny B.Goode!
He used to carry his guitar
in a gunny sack,
sit beneath the trees
by the railroad track.
Oh sitting and a-playing
in the shade,
drumming to the rhythm
that the drivers made.
People passing by
used to stop and say:
my oh my,
that country boy can play.
Go go, go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Aah Johnny B.Goode!
Well his mama told him:
someday you will be a man.
And you will be the leader
of a big old band.
Many people coming
from miles around,
to hear you play your music
till the sun goes down.
Maybe some day
your name will be in light,
saying: Johnny
B. Goode tonight!
Go go, go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
Go Johnny go go go!
aah Johnny B.Goode!
Johnny B. Goode
The Beatles' rendition of Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode' stands as a testament to their deep reverence for American rock and roll roots. Captured on the album Live At The Bbc, this energetic performance highlights the band's ability to reinterpret classic material with their signature tightness and enthusiasm. As a staple of their live sets during their early years, the track showcases the group's dynamic interplay and their commitment to honoring the genre's pioneers. The recording serves as a vibrant snapshot of the era, demonstrating how the band integrated established hits into their own evolving sound. By tackling such an iconic composition, The Beatles reinforced their connection to the broader rock tradition while delivering a spirited version that resonated with audiences familiar with the original.