Evening Gown

Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis

People think that I'm high class

But I'm low down all the while

People think that I'm crazy

When I flash that California smile

But I can still

Paint the town

All the colors of your evening gown

While I'm waiting for your blonde hair to turn gray



People say you're a drinker

But I get sober half the time - mmm hmm

People say you're a loser

But I get lucky on the side - bet you do

But I can still

paint the town

All the colors of your evening gown

While I'm waiting for your blonde hair to turn gray



All my life I've waited for someone who could show me where the bliss is

All my life I've waited for someone who could take me past the kissing?



People say I'm a loner - mmm hmm

I like to get lost in a crowd ? don't we all

Oh, people say I'm a dresser - pretty sharp

I wear my sport clothes way out loud - way out loud

Yeah I can still - I can still

paint the old town - town

and I can shake it -shake it

I can turn it upside down ? upside down

while I'm waiting ? waiting

for your blonde hair -for your blond hair

to turn gray - gray



Girl I'll keep waiting-Waiting

for your blonde hair

to turn gray



I'll keep waiting - Just waiting

for your blond hair

to turn gray



It will turn gray baby. Mmm that's right.

Evening Gown

Jerry Lee Lewis's 'Evening Gown' stands as a quintessential example of his signature rock and roll style, characterized by his explosive piano playing and high-energy vocals. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the raw, rebellious spirit that defined the early 1950s rock era. As part of Lewis's extensive discography, the song captures the same frenetic intensity found in his most famous hits, blending country roots with emerging rock influences. The recording showcases his unique ability to drive a song forward with relentless rhythmic force, cementing his status as a pioneer of the genre. While often associated with his more controversial work, 'Evening Gown' remains a testament to his enduring power as a performer who pushed the boundaries of musical expression through sheer volume and emotional delivery.