That Lucky Old Sun
Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin'
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river
Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Up in the mornin' out on the job,
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin'
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river
Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
That Lucky Old Sun
Jerry Lee Lewis's 1957 recording of 'That Lucky Old Sun' stands as a defining moment in rock and roll history, marking his transition from country to rock while retaining his signature boogie-woogie piano style. Released alongside the iconic 'Great Balls of Fire,' the track showcases Lewis's raw energy and vocal intensity, which became hallmarks of his career. The song's upbeat tempo and driving rhythm helped solidify the emerging rockabilly sound of the late 1950s, influencing countless artists who followed. As one of his most recognizable performances, it remains a staple of rock and roll anthologies, capturing the rebellious spirit of the era through its powerful delivery and infectious groove.