I'm Walkin'
Jerry Lee Lewis · Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions [2000]
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say "bye-bye"?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
About I'm Walkin'
"I'm Walkin'" by Jerry Lee Lewis stands as a quintessential example of his electrifying rock and roll style, capturing the raw energy that defined the early 1950s. Recorded during the Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions, this track showcases Lewis's signature percussive guitar work and driving rhythm, hallmarks of his "Kentucky Thunder" persona. As a pivotal figure in the transition from country to rock, Lewis's delivery on this recording exemplifies the genre's explosive growth and its emphasis on vocal intensity and instrumental virtuosity. The song reflects the era's cultural shift toward urban dance rhythms while maintaining the honky-tonk roots that characterized his earlier hits. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey the spirit of rebellion and joy that made Lewis a foundational artist in American music history.