Tossin' And Turnin'
Bill Haley · Other Songs - Bill Haley
Baby, baby, can't you see what you're doing to me?
I couldn't sleep a wink last night just a-thinking of you
Baby things weren't right I kept on tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin' tossin' and turnin' all night
I threw the blankets on the floor, turned my pillow upside down
Then I thought of you some more
And I kept on tossin' and turnin' turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed, turned on the light
Pulled down the shade went to the kitchen for a bite
Pulled up the shade, turned off the light
I jumped back into bed it was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was striking four, couldn't get you off my mind
Heard the milkman at the door but I was tossin' and turnin'
I couldn't sleep a wink last night just a-thinking of you
Baby things weren't right I kept on tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin' tossin' and turnin' all night
I threw the blankets on the floor, turned my pillow upside down
Then I thought of you some more
And I kept on tossin' and turnin' turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed, turned on the light
Pulled down the shade went to the kitchen for a bite
Pulled up the shade, turned off the light
I jumped back into bed it was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was striking four, couldn't get you off my mind
Heard the milkman at the door but I was tossin' and turnin'
Tossin' And Turnin'
Bill Haley's 1954 recording of 'Tossin' And Turnin'' stands as a pivotal moment in rock and roll history, marking the transition from rhythm and blues to the energetic style that would define the genre. As one of the earliest rockabilly recordings, the track features Haley's signature guitar work and driving rhythm section, establishing a template for countless artists to follow. The song's infectious energy and catchy melody helped propel Haley to national fame and solidified his status as a key figure in the emergence of rock music in the mid-1950s. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's role in shaping the cultural landscape of the era.