Bang Bang
Sonny And Cher · Other Songs - Sonny And Cher
Bang bang I hit the ground
Bang bang that awful sound
Bang bang my baby shot me down
I was five and you were six
We rose on horses made of sticks
I wore black you wore white
You would always win the fight
Bang bang you shot me down
Bang bang I hit the ground
Bang bang that awful sound
Bang bang my baby shot me down
Seasons came and changed the time
I grew up I called you mine
You would always laugh and say
Remember when we used to play
Bang bang you shot me down
Bang bang I hit the ground
Bang bang that awful sound
Bang bang my baby shot me down
Music played and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang
After echoes from a gun
We both vowed that we'd be one
Now he's gone I don't know why
Sometimes I cry
You didn't say good bye
You didn't take the time to lie
Bang bang you shot me down
Bang bang I hit the ground
Bang bang that awful sound
Bang bang my baby shot me down
Bang Bang - Sonny & Cher
Released in 1966, "Bang Bang" stands as a defining anthem of the bubblegarm pop era, crafted by Sonny Bono and Cher. The track features a distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that became synonymous with the duo's energetic stage presence and radio dominance. While often associated with their earlier partnership, the song was recorded during a period where they were establishing their own musical identity separate from their father, Elvis Presley. Its catchy melody and upbeat tempo made it an instant hit, contributing significantly to their commercial success and cementing their status as one of the most recognizable acts of the mid-1960s. The recording exemplifies the polished production style that characterized their work during this transformative decade.