It's A Long Way To The Top
AC/DC · Bonfire [1998]
Goin' to a show
Stop in all the byways
Playin' rock 'n' roll
Gettin' robbed
Gettin' stoned
Gettin' beat up
Broken boned
Gettin' had
Gettin' took
I tell you folks
It's harder than it looks
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you think it's easy doin' one night stands
Try playin' in a rock roll band
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
Hotel motel
Make you wanna cry
Lady do the hard sell
Know the reason why
Gettin' old
Gettin' grey
Gettin' ripped off
Under-paid
Gettin' sold
Second hand
That's how it goes
Playin' in a band
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
Look out it's rough and mean
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
Well it's a long way
It's a long way, you should've told me
It's a long way, such a long way
It's A Long Way To The Top
It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) stands as one of AC/DC's most enduring anthems, capturing the relentless drive of the Australian rock giants. Originally released on the 1975 album High Voltage, the track became a staple of the band's live performances and a defining moment in their discography. The song's driving rhythm and soaring vocals encapsulate the hard rock energy that propelled the group from local obscurity to international superstardom. Its narrative of struggle and triumph resonates deeply with fans, reflecting the band's own journey through the music industry. As a cornerstone of their catalogue, the recording remains a powerful testament to AC/DC's ability to craft timeless rock music that continues to energize audiences decades after its initial release.