Jackson

Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis

We got married in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout

We been talkin' 'bout Jackson



Ever since the fire went out

I'm goin' to Jackson, I'm gonna mess around (yeah?)

Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson, look out Jackson town



Well, go on down to Jackson, go ahead and wreck your health (hmm)

Go play your hand, you big-talkin' man, make a big fool of yourself

Yeah, yeah, go to Jackson, but go comb that hair



I'm gonna snowball Jackson



Go ahead and see if I care



When I breeze inta that city, the people gonna stoop and bow (ha ha)

All them women gonna make me teach 'em what they don't know how

I'm goin' to Jackson, ya turn-a loose-a my coat

'Cause I'm goin' to Jackson



Goodbye, that's all she wrote



They'll laugh at you in Jackson (I doubt it)

And I'll be dancin' on a pony keg

They'll lead you 'round that town like a scalded hound

With your tail tucked between your legs

Yeah, yeah, yeah, go to Jackson, you big-talkin' man

And I'll be waitin' there in Jackson behind my *Japan* fan



We got married in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout

We been talkin' 'bout Jackson ever since the fire went ou-ou-out

Go to Jackson and that's a natural fact

We're goin' to Jackson, ain't never comin' back



We got married in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout



We been talkin' 'bout Jackson

Jackson

Jerry Lee Lewis's "Jackson" stands as a defining anthem of his early rock and roll career, capturing the frenetic energy that made him a legend. Released in 1958, the track showcases Lewis's signature pounding piano style and his raw, unbridled vocal delivery. The song tells the story of a couple fleeing to Las Vegas to marry, a narrative that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. Its driving rhythm and infectious tempo highlight Lewis's ability to blend country storytelling with rock and roll intensity. As a staple of his discography, "Jackson" remains a testament to his enduring influence on the genre, frequently covered by other artists and celebrated for its timeless appeal. The recording exemplifies the high-energy performances that cemented Lewis's reputation as the Killer.